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posted by Stephen Strickland

04 April, 2019

Health benefits of different temperature pools

One of the conversations you’ll no doubt hear on repeat during your Aspire Channel Swim will be abou..

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posted by Stephen Strickland

19 March, 2019

Linda conquered her phobia of water with the Aspire Channel Swim

I was terrified of the main pool, even stepping in the pool was a bit of a challenge. My whole body ..

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posted by Stephen Strickland

19 February, 2019

Pool rage: dealing with the Wendys of the world

It doesn’t seem fair when other swimmers add to stress levels by clogging up your lane, or barrellin..

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posted by Stephen Strickland

15 February, 2019

Sorry, how much?!

During the 2018 challenge Rachel Stevens was able to fundraise a goggle-steaming £2,317 to help supp..

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posted by Stephen Strickland

29 January, 2019

How Laura went from ten lengths to completing the swim in four weeks.

Being her first ever fitness challenge Laura eased herself in by swimming a little bit in the two we..

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posted by Stephen Strickland

29 January, 2019

I could just 'forget' my kit...

Yesterday I went for my first swim of the challenge, and of the year come to think of it. The dread ..

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posted by Beatrice Heintz

28 November, 2018

Five ways to help with recovery after your swim!

We’ve all experienced that lovely and satisfying feeling of a good swim. We’ve also all dreaded the ..

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posted by Beatrice Heintz

23 November, 2018

Will Henniker – The human shark

As soon as anyone visits Will’s Instagram page they immediately see that he’s a human shark – almost..

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posted by Beatrice Heintz

21 November, 2018

Interview with Aspire’s Housing Advice Manager Laura

Aspire’s Housing Advice Service provides support to people to ensure that they have an accessible ho..

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posted by Beatrice Heintz

15 November, 2018

Deb Lovegrove - At home in the water

One of our most enthusiastic Aspire Channel Swimmers this year is Deb Lovegrove and we often spot he..

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Aspire Channel Swim Blog

Health benefits of different temperature pools

Linda conquered her phobia of water with the Aspire Channel Swim

Pool rage: dealing with the Wendys of the world

Sorry, how much?!

How Laura went from ten lengths to completing the swim in four weeks.

I could just 'forget' my kit...

Five ways to help with recovery after your swim!

Will Henniker – The human shark

Interview with Aspire’s Housing Advice Manager Laura

Deb Lovegrove - At home in the water

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Health benefits of different temperature pools

Linda conquered her phobia of water with the Aspire Channel Swim

Pool rage: dealing with the Wendys of the world

Sorry, how much?!

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