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Swimming training plans

Our partners Running with Us have created training plans that will work for you whatever swimming event you are taking on.

Swimming training plans

If this is your first ever swimming event, first time you're swimming a new distance, or just looking for some structure to your training our training plans are here to guide you through.
Aerial photo of two women swimming lengths of a swimming poolAerial photo of two women swimming lengths of a swimming pool
1 mile swim training plan
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A man swimming the breaststroke in pool lanes. He is wearing goggles and a swim cap.A man swimming the breaststroke in pool lanes. He is wearing goggles and a swim cap.
2 mile swim training plan
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A woman wearing goggles swimming lengths in a swimming pool.A woman wearing goggles swimming lengths in a swimming pool.
5k swim training plan
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More useful information

If you haven't already, now is a great time to check out our practical swimming tips and information alongside guidance on how to stretch, strengthen and fuel your swim with professional advice from our training partner Running with Us.

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