This easy to follow training plan will give you the confidence and structure to take on 1,600m in the open water. This plan is aimed at swimmers who can swim but have never trained for an open water event.
We have split the 12 weeks into three 'cycles' each with their own specific goals and targets. Each cycle is made up of four weeks, with two to three sessions per week. You will see in the plan that we have given you the aim and main part of each session; however, we have left the warm up and cool down to you. Start your sessions with some easy lengths to get yourself warmed up and ready for the main set and finish your sessions with some more easy lengths, focusing on good technique.