Swim45minIntermediateSession Overview This session simulates an Olympic-distance swim leg at goal race pace, in open water, with the sighting and rhythm demands a pool simply can’t replicate. It’s built for intermediate swimmers with a race on the calendar who want a realistic dress rehearsal rather than another pool set. What You’ll Need Wetsuit or swim…
Swim45minIntermediateSession Overview Most open water sessions assume still lake or sea water, but a growing number of races — river swims, tidal estuary starts, some point-to-point courses — put you in genuinely moving water. Swimming against a current changes your stroke rate and sighting rhythm; swimming with one changes your pacing perception completely. This 45-minute…
Swim45minIntermediateSession Overview Late-summer open water is rarely flat — wind chop, boat wake and tidal swell all show up on race day whether you’ve practised for them or not. This 45-minute session builds comfort and technique specifically for rough conditions, for intermediate swimmers who are comfortable in calm open water but haven’t deliberately trained for…
Swim60minIntermediateSession Overview A threshold-effort open water session that builds the ability to hold race pace for extended periods while keeping your sighting sharp — ideal for intermediate swimmers preparing for 70.3 or Ironman-distance swim legs where course drift adds up fast if you’re sighting poorly. What You’ll Need Wetsuit or swimskin (water temperature dependent) Tow…
Swim45minBeginnerSession Overview A technique-and-safety session for anyone who swims open water without a coached group or safety cover. You’ll practise swimming comfortably with a tow float attached, and rehearse what to actually do if you need to stop, signal, or rest mid-swim — skills that matter far more than they get credit for until the…
Swim45minIntermediateSession Overview Calf and foot cramps mid-swim are usually a mix of overkicking, cold water, and going out too hard — this session builds kick efficiency and pacing awareness so you’re less likely to seize up when it matters. It’s aimed at athletes who’ve experienced cramping in open water before, or who want to race-proof…
Swim45 minsIntermediateSession Overview This open water session builds pace across three 800m efforts, starting at comfortable aerobic effort and finishing at race intensity. It develops open water pacing awareness, practises sighting under fatigue and builds confidence holding race speed over repeated efforts — the exact demands of 1500m or 1900m triathlon swims. Session Details Duration: 45–50…
Swim90min+AdvancedSession Overview This 90-minute open water session develops the aerobic endurance base needed for 70.3 and Ironman swim legs. Staying in Zone 2 throughout, you’ll log continuous time in the water to build efficiency, confidence, and fatigue resistance under realistic race conditions. What You’ll Need Open water venue with marked course or GPS swim watch…
Swim60minIntermediateSession Overview A reverse brick flips the usual triathlon order — run first, then open water swim. This uncommon approach develops your ability to manage elevated heart rate and lactic acid in the water, which directly transfers to race starts, aquathlons and SwimRun events where controlling your breath after physical exertion is critical. What You’ll…
Swim45minIntermediateSession Overview A 2km open water time trial built around the negative split principle — your second kilometre must be faster than your first. An ideal intermediate benchmark for peak race season, this session teaches you to pace conservatively early and unleash finishing speed when it counts most. What You’ll Need Open water venue (lake,…
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