Jonathan Cowie

Dec 16, 2024 | nature.com | Jonathan Cowie

CORRESPONDENCE 17 December 2024 In 1993, as part of Nature’s series of ‘Hypotheses’ articles, astronomer J. Richard Gott III proposed that, assuming the Copernican principle — no observer of the Universe is special — a random observer is likely to encounter an object during the mid-95% window of the object’s lifetime.

Sep 25, 2024 | outdoorswimmer.com | Jonathan Cowie

As outdoor swimmers we all know that swimming in open water gives us physical and mental health benefits. So it was a fascinating experience for me to attend a research conference last month where I heard presentations from leading academics and researchers who are delving into the science of swimming and undertaking important studies that will help bring the benefits of swimming to a wider group of society. The Outdoor Swimming Research Forum 2024 was held at the Windermere Jetty Museum.

Aug 25, 2024 | outdoorswimmer.com | Jonathan Cowie

What can we learn from watching elite swimmers at the Olympics? Their feats of human endeavour seem so far away from the kind of swimming many of us do – especially when you compare the 10k open water marathon swim to a wild dip. Indeed, we know from our reader surveys that many readers of this magazine aren’t interested in elite level swimming. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login?

Aug 4, 2024 | outdoorswimmer.com | Jonathan Cowie

When it comes to mountain festivals in the Lake District held in small towns beginning with K, you are spoilt for choice. In November, Kendal Mountain Festival takes over the small market town of Kendal in the South Lakes with a weekend of films, talks and events. Earlier in the calendar, Keswick Mountain Festival (no relation), takes over the small market town of Keswick in the North Lakes for a May weekend of sports, live music and talks.

Jul 1, 2024 | outdoorswimmer.com | Jonathan Cowie

Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his first ever open water event in his 30s, to his life-changing move to the Lake DistrictGreat North SwimMy first open water event. After doing no sport whatsoever in my 20s, I realised I was unfit, overweight and smoked and drank too much. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login?