When I was competing I would use a four-year performance plan to help me achieve my goal of winning an Olympic medal. You can use the same planning technique over a shorter time to help you achieve your swimming goals – whether that’s a one-mile swim in open water or an Olympic medal! It isn’t a training plan but a tool to help you achieve your future performance.
Here’s how I do it
Think about your goal and try to be as specific as possible with it. Imagine you are there on the starting line.