Fancy a fitness challenge? Swim a mile
David Wallace, former Irish international rugby player and Melanie Nocher, retired Olympic Swimmer launch the 2016 Swim for a Mile Challenge.
If you need a goal to help you stick to your fitness regime, then the Swim Ireland Swim for a Mile challenge is just for you…
Maybe you’ve been staying steady in the pool and want to take your swimming to the next level? Or maybe you’re attempting to tackle a triathlon this year?
If you’re someone who can swim a few lengths and likes a challenge, then get yourself signed up on the Swim for a Mile training programme today: SIGN UP
With a free 12 week programme available, you’ll be able to manage this cool challenge whatever your fitness level. So if you’re a weaker swimmer, the training will get you swimming and achieving milestones regularly while more competent swimmers can get started with trying to improve their time on the mile.
If you’re training in a 25m pool, you’ll need to swim 64 lengths to clock up a mile, so why not set yourself a target and get training…
A mile of swimming is the equivalent of a marathon in the water and is longer than any Olympic pool based race, making it the ultimate test in the sport.
Got issues?
If you’ve got swimming issues that you want to get sorted, then make sure you get along to the free coaching sessions which will be held during the Swim for a Mile challenge where coaches can help finesse your swimming skills.
Find your nearest participating pool here and start building up your lengths – at the end of the programme a series of timed events will be held in over 50 pools across Ireland in the first week of April.
This year, there’s the option of doing a 800m relay programme with friends if you fancy company during your training while the programme opens up for 12-16 year olds this year to encourage them to keep up their swimming skills.
If you want some tips on breathing during freestyle, a common problem for many swimmers, this video has some great advice…
If you want some tips on breathing during freestyle, a common problem for many swimmers, this video has some great advice…
Making sure your technique is up to scratch will make you faster and reduce your risk of injury and there are some great tips here. Remember to check out the free Swim Ireland coaching clinics in your area if you need advice…
