Fall in love with swimming Even if you’ve never swum before, it’s never too late to start. The nature of swimming means that you can vary your pace to make workouts as strenuous or relaxing as you want 13 Jan 2023 | By: Great Run JUST STARTING OUT So you've decided to get fit by swimming. Here are a few tips to help you on your swim journey 24 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run OPEN WATER SWIMMING To get started with open water swimming in the UK, find out about local swimming spots, look online in guide books to help you on your way. 24 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run TRAINING TIPS We want you to fully enjoy your training and, if you are building up to an event, prepare you for your big day in the best way possible. 24 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run How Is Open Water Swimming Different From The Pool? To give you a base understanding of how open water swimming differs to your local pool, we’ve pulled the below guide together for you 06 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run Swim Secure's Open Water Safety Guide If you are a first timer the transition from pool to open water can be a daunting one, but with some simple safety steps the delights of the great outdoors are closer than you think. 24 Feb 2020 | By: Great Run Swim Safe Code Calling all open water swimmers: it is important you see the boats around you but it is even more important they see you! 23 Apr 2014 | By: Great Run WHAT TO WEAR? It's important that you wear the right gear for outdoor swimming. Keep reading to find out more. 24 Feb 2014 | By: Great Run