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Quickfire Race Pace

Race Pace • Speed • 100-200

Train sharp. Master your pace. Race-ready starts here.

32

Workouts

1400

Avg. Metres

24

Avg. Mins

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For who

For swimmers ready to sharpen race skills and pacing — perfect for returning racers or those seeking low-volume, high-intensity race prep.

Training focus

Low-volume, high-focus training to build race control, timing, and confidence — ideal for 100–200 events across all strokes.

What to expect

Short, focused workouts with race pace sets, broken swims, and a final stand-up 200 to test your pacing and race readiness.

Equipment you need

You can adjust the equipment to suit your preferences and available gear.

How to get started

Download DuoSwim, start your first workout, and build momentum this week.

Step 1

Download the app

Download DuoSwim and log in to unlock your plan and workout guidance.

Step 2

Choose your plan

Start your recommended plan or choose the one that fits your goal and schedule.

Step 3

Start your workouts

Follow your workouts with clear pacing, intervals, and progress tracking built in.

Step 4

Hit your goal

Stay consistent each week, build momentum, and reach your goal with confidence.

Results you will get

  • Lock in your timing and pace with precision
  • Build consistent form under race-day pressure
  • Sharpen control and execution at race speed
  • Test your pace with broken swims and a final 200

Testimonials

  • 740 swimmers training with this plan
  • “Helped me hold pace under pressure.” – Nico
  • “Loved the broken swims — felt race sharp.” – Petra
  • “Dropped time on my 200 stand-up!” – Julia

Distance by intensity zone

Breakdown of distance covered in each heart rate zone per workout.

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Workout structure

Preview the structure of this plan with workout names, estimated duration, and distance.

Quickfire Launch

14 min · 800m

Pace & Recover

18 min · 1000m

Stroke Control

18 min · 1000m

Broken Swim I

19 min · 1100m

Threshold Builder

21 min · 1200m

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Sprint To Pace

21 min · 1200m

Drop Ladder

21 min · 1200m

Endure & Fire

21 min · 1200m

Build & Flow

21 min · 1200m

Race Pace Repeats

25 min · 1400m

Strength & Hold

25 min · 1400m

Push & Recover

25 min · 1400m

Drop Set

25 min · 1400m

Split Master

25 min · 1400m

Drop & Kick

26 min · 1500m

Lactate Spike

26 min · 1500m

Flow State

26 min · 1500m

Broken Swim II

26 min · 1500m

Yellowline Repeats

26 min · 1500m

Form To Flames

26 min · 1500m

Aerobic Pyramid

26 min · 1500m

Ignite & Fire

26 min · 1500m

Pull & Push

26 min · 1500m

Fire & Kick

25 min · 1400m

Pace Ramp-Up

28 min · 1600m

Kick, Pull & Swim

28 min · 1600m

Drill & Flow

28 min · 1600m

Lactic Surge

28 min · 1600m

Hold The Line

26 min · 1500m

Final Pace Switch

26 min · 1500m

Prime & Flow

25 min · 1400m

Max Out 200

28 min · 1600m

Dryland

We recommend Bodyweight Strength to pair with this plan — building strength and control to support race pace development.

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FAQ: All you need to know about Quickfire Race Pace

Answers to common questions about this plan, equipment, pacing, and getting started.

For swimmers ready to sharpen race skills and pacing — perfect for returning racers or those seeking low-volume, high-intensity race prep.

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