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2.4 mile / 3.8km Distance Swimming Training Plan - Beginner

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2.4 mile / 3.8km Distance Swimming Training Plan - Beginner

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Author

Christopher Hill

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Length

13 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

13 week swim plan perfect for athletes looking to be able to swim a 2.4 mile / 3.8km (Full) distance swim comfortably and/or quickly. Fantastic standalone swim program for those wanting to improve their swimming speed and endurance.

This plan is ideal for those athletes completing their first half distance or those wanting to improve their swim leg, from those beginner / intermediate age group athletes, all the way through to elite athletes.

Each session within this training programme is based on your own pace and developing your own speed and endurance.

Training peaks shows the maximum time and distance, please disregard this if you are a developing swimmer as each session is based on your own threshold pace. Typically, all swim sessions range between 30 - 120 minutes in the water.

The plan includes key testing, so that you can use the results from said tests to develop your threshold pace. Ready to use in your sessions going forward.

This plan includes 6 pool sessions a fortnight with a number open water swims also planned within the programme. It includes a race day and taper.

Please look under the work outs for help with terminology and exercise descriptions.

Please email chris@recoverylabuk.com with any questions. We will answer most questions within 12-24 hours.

Chris from Recovery Lab UK coaches athletes of all levels and abilities and prides himself in sustainable training that fits around your lifestyle.

Here at Recovery Lab UK we wish you the every best with your swimming programme and would love to here about your progress. Don't forget to tag us on your social media platforms @recoverylabuk and use the hashtag #RecoveryLabUK, we would love to support you throughout your journey!

Required:
This plan is intended for athletes who have a goal to swim 3.9km in a full distance race, or for those that want to develop their swimming technique, speed and endurance. It would be helpful if you have previous swimming experience and a ability to swim 2km. This is not a learn to swim program although there is plenty of drill work to help you develop technique.

Equipment required;
pull bouy, fins, paddles

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
02:09:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
02:09:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


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Christopher Hill

Recovery Lab UK

Nationally accredited Triathlon & Performance Coach with over 12 years experience.
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Welsh Triathlon Coach of the Year 2020.
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My coaching caters for all endurance athletes aiming to better themselves and their performance.
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I will use both scientific knowledge and coaching experience to help develop you as an athlete. Whilst guiding you with a bespoke individual training programme, that will help you to achieve your goals and allow you to improve for years to come.


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