<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ocean Retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth's BIG Swim]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:25:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7) In The Groove                               ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter training ramps up with pool drills from my coach. 'As fast as you can' is the constant theme.]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/in-the-groove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c0567f6e2d813924905b72</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:56:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_9fef0e3797aa49058d3580d5edb3d288~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6) Announcement!                               ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in training after the end of year hiccups; my luxury Middle East pool, and my 2026 interim goal...]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/windermere</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a27df0131a3b550c9719</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_3694dcbb0076491299930fb012b3f1a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_331,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5) From Glory To Grind]]></title><description><![CDATA[My first dark swim came with surprises; my 2nd stroke assessment and a series of end-of-year curved balls.]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/from-glory-to-grind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69920a46884976137da7095f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_d6e9a69766224b8b8e1a60e3d7185c26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_997,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4) The One That Got Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Windermere: the training schedule, eerie Scottish loch swims and the Windermere swim itself.]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/the-one-that-got-away</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69921dbf743e81fba75c613e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_4f8fead330c843c8985d6a14e6fcc3ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3) Regroup &#38; Restart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windermere training begins; my first stroke assessment since school days and finding my Channel swim coach.]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/regroup-restart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69959bee180bb9f884cd663b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:24:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_7980fbe1438b4286983d9198eea4b4c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2) And So It Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[My first taste of sea swimming but injuries put a temporary hold on things.]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/and-so-it-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995a3635ccacfd93f58acfe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_fcd15f0a9ae1498cb2b506d723ebb7e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1) Start With The End In Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[About the English Channel and my decision to take it on.]]></description><link>https://www.ruthsbigswim.co.uk/post/start-with-the-end-in-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995a9fef797687350e51acf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/621549_b358504e796f4ef9a0bdec7916545d34~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_359,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruth Morris</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>