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4 Week Novice to 400m | Highly Efficient | Free Coach Support

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4 Week Novice to 400m | Highly Efficient | Free Coach Support

Author

Chris Searle - Efficient Endurance - Free Email Support

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Length

4 Weeks

Plan Description

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Ready to Master Front Crawl?


This 4-week plan is your ultimate guide to swimming 400 meters continuously with confidence, focusing specifically on improving your front crawl technique, efficiency, and endurance.

From 25m to 400m Front Crawl in Just 4 Weeks



  • Achieve Your Goal: Swim 400 meters front crawl with smooth, consistent strokes.

  • Build Confidence: Step-by-step progress ensures you feel strong and in control in the water.

  • Triathlon Ready: Perfect for beginners looking to conquer the swim leg of their first triathlon.

Why This Plan?



  • Front Crawl Focused: Every session is tailored to improving key aspects of your front crawl, including breathing, body position, and propulsion.

  • Gradual Progression: Sessions grow in distance, helping you build endurance while refining your technique.

  • Guided by an Expert: Includes email support for any questions about your training or race preparation.

Your Front Crawl Journey


This plan is designed for anyone who can swim 25 meters front crawl and is ready to take the next step. Whether you’re aiming to complete a triathlon or simply swim farther with better form, this plan will get you there.

Structured Progression



  • Weeks 1–2: Build Front Crawl Fundamentals

    • Focus: Technique drills targeting body position, breathing, and kick efficiency.

    • Distance: Around 800m per session, broken into manageable sets.



  • Week 3: Develop Endurance and Consistency

    • Focus: Longer main sets to improve your ability to swim front crawl continuously.

    • Distance: Up to 1300m per session, with drills integrated into endurance work.



  • Week 4: Achieve Your Goal

    • Focus: Refine your technique while completing longer continuous swims.

    • Distance: Up to 1800m per session, including a practice 400m swim.



Flexibility & Support



  • Adaptable Sessions: Adjust sets as needed, with clear instructions for beginners.

  • Email Support: Get guidance whenever you have questions about the plan or your swimming.

Who Is This Plan For?



  • Beginner Front Crawl Swimmers: For those who can swim 25m but want to build endurance and skill.

  • Triathlon Newcomers: Perfect for first-timers nervous about the swim leg.

  • Motivated Learners: Swimmers ready to commit to improving their front crawl technique.

What You Get



  • 4 Weeks of Focused Training: 3 sessions per week designed to improve your front crawl.

  • Technique-Based Sessions: Each workout includes warm-ups, technique points, main sets, and cool-downs.

  • Training Calendar: Fully integrated to help you track progress.

  • Personal Coaching Support: Email access for motivation and advice.


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Take the Leap


This plan is about more than just swimming farther—it’s about mastering the front crawl, building confidence in the water, and achieving a goal you once thought was out of reach.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
02:32:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
02:32:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Chris Searle

Efficient Endurance

At Efficient Endurance, we are committed to assisting individuals in elevating their running, cycling, and swimming capabilities. We offer professional, detailed technique and endurance coaching services to help you in your journey.


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  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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