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Published: Thu, 03/20/25

Dear Swim Serpentine Swimmer

What will you be doing at this time in six months? You will have just finished your Serpentine swim, so you might be having a celebratory night out. Or you might be tucked up on the sofa having a well deserved chill.

Between now and then, you have some training to do. And that's where we can help you with technique, training tips and support. We've put together a few articles, so scroll down to get started.

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We're excited to have you in our outdoor swimming community - and can't wait to see you in the Serpentine on September 20th!

Ella Foote,

Editor

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GETTING YOU MOTIVATED

You always feel great after a swim - but how's your motivation to get started?

In this free article, Olympic open water swimmer Cassie Patten answers a reader's question - What can I do to keep myself motivated to keep training when I don’t really feel like it?

If you're training in a pool, Outdoor Swimmer founder shares his tips for training in busy public lane sessions.

And if you're ready to take it outdoors, read this feature on managing the transition from pool to open water. You'll need an Extra subscription to read this online, or subscribe to read the digital version now.

HELPING YOU TRAIN

From dry side exercises to support your swimming to following an exercise programme, we share our expertise and experience. Whatever stage you're at now, and whatever distance you're training for, we can help get you there.

Get started with this training plan by Olympian Keri-anne Payne for a mile-long open water swimmer.

Try these land exercises to improve your front crawl.

Learn how to do a self-analysis of your stroke to make improvements.

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How do you prepare yourself for an open water event? You might be a Swim Serpentine veteran, or this could be your first open water event. Whoever you are, get inspired by reading about other swimmers' experiences.

Minreet Kaur reports back on her first open water mile last year at Swim Serpentine in our October issue.

Editor Ella Foote tells us how she leaves her ego behind in swimming challenges.

Digital Editor Abi Whyte shares her training progress in this four-part blog.

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