When I moved up to Manchester this year to become the Guardian’s northern editor, one of the things I was
Quay skills: open-water swimming in Salford
Free exercise: No money? No sweat
If watching Andy grunting his way through Wimbledon has inspired you, why not give tennis a try? Tennis For Free
Swimming lessons: Swimming Nature
What swimming method are you trying this time?Swimming Nature. What’s that?They say: “Swimming Nature for adults is an intensive but
Beyond the campsite: Wild swimming at night
To those with a fear of open water swimming, going for a dip at night is probably the stuff of
In praise of leisure pools
Remember swimming widths? Probably not if you’re under 20, or even 30, unless you have access to a private pool.
‘Wild swimming’ – it’s a bit like calling lawn mowing ‘wild vacuuming’
Even though I always made it clear that I only used the place for its swimming pool, people often seemed
Summer outdoor swims in Britain
May is a special time for swimmers: as temperatures begin to climb, the outdoor season starts. Rivers and lakes, crisscrossing
Sam Murphy on correct swimming technique
Swimming is the second most popular physical activity in the UK (beaten only by walking) – with 14% of adults
Swimming lessons: the Total Immersion method
Can you not swim yet?Actually, I think maybe I can … Really?Yes, really. All these lessons have paid off, but
My 50th- birthday swimming challenge: the final week
Since starting this adventure 50 days ago I have: Driven 768 miles, and visited places in London I’ve never even