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Long Blade Fins FAQsPosted: 27/09/2022Read more >
Long Blade Fins FAQs
Fins are a great addition to every swimmers kit, they add value and variety to your training sessions.
Here are our frequently asked questions about fins.
If you are looking for the low down on Short Blade Fins click here
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Zoggs Swim Diaries: Becoming a TriathletePosted: 02/09/2015Read more >
This year I have had the pleasure to be involved with TEAM TFN: TFN Triathlon club’s development team. After my initial assessments my coach Emil Bobok provided me the challenge of converting myself from a middle aged chap who dabbles in the three sports and occasionally signs up for a Tri event, into a proper amateur Triathlete… a challenge indeed I hear you say!
After a stressful house move in the first quarter of the year and a significant lifestyle shift domestically, I have now settled down into a progressive routine of correct and ordered training which has see
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Man Vs Ocean: Zoggs Open Water Swim Ambassador Adam Walker Launches AutobiographyPosted: 18/01/2016Read more >
Adam 'Ocean' Walker was the first Briton to complete the 7 toughest channel swims in the World, also known as the Oceans 7! This incredible endurance challenge is considered the ocean equivalent to the "Seven Summits" and Adam was the second person ever to complete all seven swims on his first attempt!
This autobiography captures Adam's journey from being a toaster salesman to becoming the 5th person in the World to complete the Oceans 7 challenge. The Oceans 7 is not for the faint-hearted - Adam took on the English Channel, Strait of Gibraltar, Molokai Strait, Catalina Channel, Tsugaru Strait, Cook Strait and
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Diving back into trainingPosted: 12/10/2023Read more >
Hello, fellow swimmers and triathletes!
Winter break is a wonderful time to relax and give your body and mind a break from structured training in your offseason. However, as the days grow longer and the weather warms, it's time to dust off your swim caps and wetsuits because training season is back! To help you ease back into the groove, we caught up with Dave, a seasoned open water swimmer and triathlete, to gather his top five tips for resuming training after a winter hiatus..
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Escape from AlcatrazRead more >
My Escape from Alcatraz Swim Review
By Annie Bean
When you think of a triathlon that has an equally epic and challenging swim, the first one that springs to mind will be Escape from Alcatraz triathlon. A California race that has a 1.5-mile swim back from Alcatraz island in the San Francisco Bay, back to shore.
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Zoggs Swim diaries: The sport that grows with youPosted: 11/09/2018Categories: Zoggs Swim DiariesRead more >
The Zoggs Swim Diaries series focuses on people who are taking on a personal challenge whether it be learning to swim, working towards a specific goal or doing something extraordinary. Many of you have a story to tell and that's what we love about the Zoggs Swim Diaries.
This guest post is by Natalie Ray from Plutonium Sox who is taking on the Aspire Channel Swim this year. Natalie is a family, travel and lifestyle blogger who is mum to two girls aged 4 and 6. She lives in rural Worcestershire with her husband,
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Get children back to poolPosted: 31/01/2023Read more >
Zoggs products as gift for new term
After a restful and relaxing Christmas people of all ages are looking forward to getting back to the pool, myself included. Many of you parents and carers may be asking yourselves:
“What do I need to help my child get back into swimming after the Christmas break?”
1. Refresh their
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Preparing for Marathon Swims
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Why Swimming is good for youPosted: 21/06/2021Read more >
We may be a bit bias but swimming is the best sport. it great for both your mental and physical health. Swimming is an all-round exercise that can be easy, inexpensive and everyone can go at their own pace. Most beaches around Australia have open water pools and many Aquatic centres are opening up in time for summer.
Here are the top reasons why swimming is good for your health!
1. Swimming keeps you fit
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Meet AlyssaPosted: 25/10/2023Read more >
Alyssa is a young multi-class swimmer who is currently training in the Para-development squad towards the 2024 Paris Paralympics. We caught up with Alyssa and spoke to her about her swim journey so far and her advice for someone who wants to start swimming.