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Whatever your reason for swimming, it’s important to set yourself goals as this will give you something to aim for and keep you motivated. Don’t forget that every stroke you take is enabling Macmillan Cancer Support to help someone affected by cancer.
We'll help make sure you're ready
At Macmillan we know no two swimmers are the same. So it’s important to find a training schedule that suits you and your current level of ability in the water.
Before embarking on any physical training programme, it's advisable to see your doctor for a medical or health assessment, particularly if you're a current smoker, are overweight or if there's a history of heart disease in your family.
There are plenty of resources to help with your training, but as a starting point you can download our Macmillan swimming training guide.|
This is packed with information to get you ready for your big day. So why wait? Download it today|, get down to the pool and get started with your training.
Macmillan Cancer Support is delighted to be working with the National Open Water Coaching Association (NOWCA) this year.
With plenty of experience in open water swimming, the coaches are perfectly placed to support our swimmers with regular tips and advice. If you have a question for the coaches, email us at swimming@macmillan.org.uk|
The coaches also hold plenty of training swimming sessions in open water lakes – ideal for getting practice in the outdoors. For all the details visit www.nowca.org|
Here are some open water tips for your big day:
The National Open Water Coaching Association (NOWCA) has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide a training programme for all those who are working towards a swimming challenge. For those taking part in an event for the first time it may seem a little daunting, but with the right training programme and advice from the NOWCA experts it becomes not only manageable but actually fun and rewarding.