How to Train for Swimrun |

SWIMRUN TRAINING
We share our thoughts on Swimrun training…thoughts formed from our many conversations with coaches, athletes, and our own training and racing experience. If you are just getting into the sport and need a place to start this will be for you! We break up our discussion on Swimrun training into three distinct training categories: physical fitness, fueling and hydration, and mental preparation.
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[@christopherbrand5360]

I am an ultra runner so running is a lock for me. I am comfortable in the water and have spent hundreds of hours free diving, but I am not a competitive swimmer. I am basically a beginner when it comes to freestyle/crawl swimming for distance. I've got over eight months until my race, how would you counsel someone in my position? Do you have videos you like for runners learning to swim for SwimRun?

[@lowtideboyz]

Hi Chris! That's a great question. Our take on it so to just start swimming and be consistent over the eight months that you have before your race and get more specific in terms of race pace/distances/etc. as you get closer. If you feel like you need swim instruction, seek a local masters swim program or tri club that can help with technique. I wouldn't worry too much about using paddles and pull buoys until you've been swimming consistently for a few months. Better to build up slowly and work on your form/technique before doing anything Swimrun-specific. See you out there!