Adaptation: Swimming through fire and pandemic
For Nicole, this has been a pregnancy defined by drama and challenges, but through it all it was the call of the ocean, the Swimblers and her next swi…
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Two buddies take on SwimRun Bay of Islands
After a bold decision to register for the 2019 Bay of Island Swimrun, Oliver and Clemont find themselves riding a rollercoaster of emotions as they ta…
Salt water therapy: Swimming my way through heartbreak and frustration
After suffering miscarriage in 2018, Nicole turned to swimming to rebuild her mental and physical strength.
There are no losers, “Winning is doing”
Jane asks "what is winning?" on her journey to enjoy every moment of her new ocean swimming lifestyle.
What happened when I ‘volunteered’ for an Ocean Confidence clinic
Lake-swimming, jellyfish-hating, cocktail-drinking Canadian Christie Preston tells the story of her experience in OceanFit's Ocean Confidence clinic.
Angus Scott: Road blocks are only as effective as you perceive them to be
How undergoing heart surgery at the ripe age of 33 set off an epiphany that would lead to lofty open water swimming goals.
“Have a go. Get in and do it!” Jane’s motto after life-changing ocean swims
On Jane's 50th birthday her life changed, she discovered the body image movement and ocean swimming for physical and mental health.
Review: How we took on the inaugural Swimrun Australia
OceanFit's Andre & Jules took on the inaugural SwimRun Australia and lived to tell the tale and provide tips for others taking it on in the future.
Ocean swimming keeps the black dog at bay for Hanby
Criminal lawyer Justin Hanby was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013 and he now swims daily as a way to take control of his mental health.
Weizhen has Cole Classic medal in sight to thank donor after transplant
After a liver transplant due to a genetic condition called Polycystic Liver Disease, Weizhen Zhou has set her sights on completing the Cole Classic. T…
