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High protein, even higher flavour meal ideas
These delicious and easy high-protein recipes will get you feeling great in the water and accelerate your recovery.
24 Jul 2023 | By: Great Swim
Supercharge Your Swim with a Delicious Smoothie
We run through two delicious smoothie recipes, packed with the nutrients to help you fuel your swim.
23 Jul 2023 | By: Great Swim
Getting prepared for the big day
The Arla Great North Swim is nearly here. Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi shares 10 top tips to help you prepare and get the most out of it
31 May 2023 | By: Great Swim
How to choose a wetsuit for open water swimming
Here's what you need to know when choosing a wetsuit
17 Apr 2023 | By: Great Swim
Swim Your Way to Health
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi Channel 4 TV Doctor (Steph's Packed Lunch) and Swim England clinical advisor lists some of the health benefits of open water swimming, and the science behind it.
13 Apr 2023 | By: Great Swim
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