Swim Sessions for Triathletes
Improve your swimming with our collection of structured swim sessions designed for triathletes of all abilities. From pool endurance workouts to open water technique drills, find the perfect session to help you become a stronger, more efficient swimmer.
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Swim Sessions
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Swim45minIntermediateOpen Water Swim: Sighting and Navigation Session
Session Overview This 45-minute open water technique session focuses on sighting and navigation — the key skills that separate confident…
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Swim30minBeginnerBeginner Pool Swim Session: Build Your Triathlon Swim Confidence
Session Overview If you’re new to triathlon swimming, this 30-minute beginner pool session is your starting point. It keeps total…
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Swim45minIntermediateBilateral Breathing Swim Session: Master Both-Side Breathing
Session Overview This 45-minute pool session focuses on bilateral breathing technique — the skill of breathing to both sides every…
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Swim45minIntermediateDescending Swim Set: Getting Faster Each Rep
Session Overview This 45-minute pool session uses a descending effort format — each repetition is faster than the last. You…
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Swim45minIntermediateOpen Water Swim: 1500m Race Simulation
Session Overview This 45-minute open water session simulates the full 1500m Olympic race-distance swim. You will practise sighting, pacing, and…
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Swim45minBeginnerOpen Water Swim: Wetsuit Familiarisation Session for Beginners
Session Overview This beginner-friendly 45-minute session is designed for swimmers making the transition from the pool to open water in…
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Swim45minBeginnerOpen Water Confidence Swim: Beginner Acclimatisation Session
For many beginner triathletes, the open water swim is the most daunting part of the race. Moving from the calm,…
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Swim45minIntermediateHigh Elbow Catch Swim Drills: 45-Minute Technique Pool Session
The high elbow catch is one of the most powerful techniques you can develop as a triathlete swimmer. By keeping…
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Swim60minIntermediateRace-Pace Swim Threshold Sets: 60-Minute Pool Session
Session Overview This 60-minute pool session targets your swim threshold — the pace you can sustain at the upper limit…
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Swim45minIntermediateOpen Water Swim Drafting Practice: 45-Minute Strategy Session
Session Overview This 45-minute open water session focuses on the tactical skill of drafting — swimming close behind or alongside…
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Swim30minBeginnerBackstroke Recovery Swim Session
Session Overview This gentle pool recovery session uses backstroke to actively flush tired muscles, mobilise the shoulders, and keep your…
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Swim60minIntermediate60-Minute Open Water Solo Swim: Build Your Endurance for Race Day
Session Overview A 60-minute solo open water swim builds the endurance, mental toughness, and sighting skills you need for longer…
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