Welcome to your Ocean Swim Preparation.

This program is your first step towards becoming a confident open-water swimmer and developing the skills to complete your 2.5km swimming goal.

During your preparation, you will learn both the general and specific elements of open-water swim preparation.

The program is structured around progressive swimming goals. Step by step, you will build your fitness, increase your swimming endurance, develop new skills and gain experience through your pool and open-water sessions.

LESSON 1 — WELCOME TO OCEAN SWIM PREPARATION

LESSON 2 — ABOUT THE VLADSWIM CHALLENGE 2.5KM

LESSON 3 — HOW TO ORGANISE YOUR PREPARATION

Lesson 4 — Understanding Your Training & Elements of Preparation

LESSON 5 — Pool Sessions: Benefits & Why We Use Them

LESSON 6 — Swim Technique, Drills & Benefits

Lesson 7 — Swim Intensity & Types of Swim Sets

Welcome to Lesson 8 — Structure of the Session and Your Pool Session.

Welcome to Lesson 9 — Ocean Training: Benefits and Why We Use It.

Lesson 10 — Setting Up Ocean Swims & Safety

Welcome to Lesson 11 — Ocean Swim Sessions.

Lesson 12 — Ocean Swim Signals

Lesson 13 — Dryland Training

Lesson 14 — Mental Preparation

Lesson 15 — Logbook: Recording Your Work and Progress.

Lesson 16 — Vladswim Challenge 2.5 km Race Day.

Lesson 17 — Understand Your Swim Plan

Lesson 18 — Your Preparation Starts Now

Course Curriculum

Start Next Lesson Welcome to Your Preparation Your Ocean Swim Preparation combines education and practical training to help you develop the fitness, skills and confidence required for your 2.5km goal. Learn how your preparation works, follow your training step by step and build towards your final swim.