Build endurance, pacing and speed with this week’s Saturday Swim Session. Starting with longer controlled efforts before progressing to shorter, faster repetitions, this workout teaches you to increase intensity while maintaining efficient freestyle technique. Choose from three distance options designed for recreational swimmers, masters swimmers and age-group triathletes alike.
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Saturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance Swim
Take on this 5,800m endurance swim inspired by professional triathlete Ruth Astle. Combining continuous and broken 800m swims, this challenging session develops aerobic endurance, pacing and freestyle efficiency. Designed for experienced recreational swimmers, masters swimmers and triathletes looking to build confidence over longer distances.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance SwimSaturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance Swim for Mortals
Build your endurance and learn to maintain strong freestyle technique with this week’s Saturday Swim Session. The Sustained Distance Builder combines longer aerobic swims with shorter repetitions to improve pacing, efficiency and confidence in the water. Choose from three workout distances to suit your fitness level and swimming goals.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance Swim for MortalsSaturday Swim Session: Controlled Distance Builder
The Controlled Distance Builder develops steady pacing and endurance over longer swim reps. With 400m repeats, you learn to hold rhythm, maintain technique, and stay composed as fatigue builds. A smart session for triathletes and open-water swimmers aiming to turn endurance into a reliable strength in the water.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Controlled Distance BuilderSaturday Swim Session: Endurance Benchmark
The Endurance Benchmark session is a simple but powerful way to assess your swim fitness. A continuous time trial challenges your pacing, endurance, and mental focus. It’s an ideal session for swimmers and triathletes wanting to track progress, build confidence, and improve their ability to sustain effort over longer distances.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Endurance BenchmarkSaturday Swim Session: Pull Strength Builder
Build your swim-specific strength with this Pull Strength Builder session. Using a pull buoy through the main set, this workout helps improve upper-body endurance, freestyle efficiency, and sustained form in the water. It’s a practical session for swimmers and triathletes wanting to become stronger, smoother, and more controlled.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Pull Strength BuilderSaturday Swim Session: Progressive 100s Session
The Progressive 100s Session builds pacing awareness and controlled speed in the water. By gradually increasing effort across each set of 100m repeats, you learn how to swim faster without losing rhythm or technique. A great session for triathletes and open-water swimmers wanting stronger, more sustainable swim performance.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Progressive 100s SessionSaturday Swim Session: 200s Pace Builder
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View More Saturday Swim Session: 200s Pace BuilderSaturday Swim Session: Form Under Control
Form Under Control blends technique and endurance to help you hold good form as effort rises. A strong drill set builds feel for the water before controlled 100m reps challenge pacing and discipline. Ideal for triathletes and open-water swimmers wanting smoother, more efficient swimming that holds together when fatigue starts to build.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Form Under ControlSaturday Swim Session: Sustained Tempo Builder
he Sustained Tempo Builder is designed to help you hold strong, controlled pace with discipline. Longer aerobic repeats develop durability and pacing awareness, while fast 50s at the end sharpen speed under fatigue. A smart session for triathletes and open-water swimmers who want lasting swim performance.
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