Guide
Master open-water pacing, sighting, and drafting for triathlon and marathon swim race execution.
Focus on repeatable workouts, clear pacing targets, and technical control under progressive fatigue.
Use simple benchmarks to track improvement and adjust your block when progress slows.
Put this guidance into practice with structured swim training in the DuoSwim App.
Build a sustainable week with one priority quality workout, one aerobic/threshold workout, and one technical or recovery-focused workout.
Most plateaus come from poor pacing discipline, inconsistent recovery, and too much high-intensity work without progression.
Action Plan
Avoid These Mistakes
Progress Checklist
Short reads to help you apply this guide faster.
triathlon swim race week plan
Nail your final week with sharpeners, rest strategy, and confidence cues for race morning.
open water anxiety triathlon swim
A stepwise confidence protocol for race starts, contact, and breathing control in open water.
open water swim drafting tips
Learn where to draft, how close to sit, and when to move to save energy without losing rhythm.
Most swimmers should follow a focused block for 6 to 12 weeks before making major changes.
Yes. Prioritize the key workouts and keep progression realistic for your available schedule.
Track pace stability, stroke quality, and benchmark improvements across multiple weeks rather than single workouts.
Start with your swimming goals and current pace. DuoSwim creates a personalised swimming plan to help you train with purpose.
