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Dive deep into your potential with swimming plans crafted to ignite your enthusiasm, elevate your technique, and move you beyond familiar waters.
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- Suitable for all Abilities
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Our swimming training plans are designed to cater to a wide range of abilities, from novice swimmers looking to build confidence and technique, all the way to advanced athletes aiming to smash a new personal best in a 5K or 10K event.
Each plan has a clear description of the target audience, so you can find the perfect fit whether you’re just starting out or have been swimming for years.
For maximum convenience, all our training plans are delivered directly to your compatible smartwatch (like Garmin or Apple Watch) through the TrainingPeaks app.
This means you can see your workout for the day right on your wrist, with no need for a soggy, printed-out sheet. All you need is a free TrainingPeaks account and a compatible device to get started.
We recommend choosing a plan that aligns with your primary goal. Are you training for a specific open water race distance, like a 5K or 10K? Or is your goal more general, such as improving your overall swimming endurance and efficiency?
Consider both your current fitness level and the amount of time you have to train. If you’re still unsure, feel free to reach out to us through our contact page for a personalised recommendation.
Our plans are designed by Head Coach Chris Searle, a Level 3 qualified swimming coach with a track record of coaching swimmers to British titles.
Our plans are delivered through the TrainingPeaks platform and include the added benefit of remote coach support.
This means you get a professionally structured program created by an expert, delivered conveniently to your watch and training calendar, with support available if you need it. The core philosophy is efficiency—every session is structured to give you the maximum benefit for your time, focusing on improving technique and building sustainable endurance, not just logging endless laps.
While the specific equipment may vary slightly between plans, most workouts will require standard swimming gear: a swimsuit, goggles, pull buoy and a kickboard.
Some sessions will also incorporate hand paddles and fins to help isolate specific muscle groups and improve technique. Any required equipment will be clearly listed within the details of the training plan.
Experience the transformation as our all-inclusive swim plans elevate your performance beyond the pool.
Discover the difference when you master your technique, turning every lap into a stride toward excellence
Build unshakable endurance and stamina with varied sessions that keep you challenged and progressing.
Imagine the ease of following your training plan right from your wrist, turning every session into a glide forward.
I'm Chris, the Head Coach at Efficient Endurance.
I’m a Level 3 qualified swimming coach with years of experience, having coached swimmers to British titles. My coaching approach is all about efficiency, ensuring every session makes the best use of your time.
Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or compete at a high level, the plans I provide focus on improving your swimming as a whole.
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Success stories
Chris Z
“Thanks, Efficient Endurance Chris Searle!
The structure helps me focus on my stamina, and my form in the water. With the gains I have made, I have full trust that my form and efficiency will improve no end over time.”
STATS: Completed his first standard distance triathlon at Dorney Lake – 2:37:44
Mandie T
“The accountability helps me.
Knowing Chris is tracking my progress keeps me running, even when I’m tired or tempted to stop.”
STATS: Completed first ever triathlon at The Reef Super Sprint – 1:28:44
Fastest 5K for 4 years – 35:38
Emma C
“Chris has been great. He listens and gives advice.
He adjusts workouts and rest days to fit my schedule, making training easier around my full-time job, kids, and daily life.”
STATS: 6 Minute Super-Sprint Triathlon PB – 53:30 from 59:25
Abbie D - 1:1 Coached Athlete
“My training has become much more targeted and I feel a greater motivation for my sessions than I have ever done before.
I have definitely shown a significant progression and I couldn’t be happier with my recent race performances.”
STATS: Qualified for First British Age Group Team and placed 36th at the World Standard Distance Triathlon Championships 2024
5K PB – 20:24 from 22:33
10K PB – 42:55 from 45:10
Half Marathon PB – 1:37:20 from 1:45:05
Gordon - 1:1 Coached Athlete
Chris provided a great route map for me through the usual challenges which occur prior to any event: work, illness, family etc, and adapted my sets and sessions without any drama.
He supported these changes with reassuring words that I was still making the progress required, not to panic and trust the process.
Training for an Ironman can be a lonely activity and an experienced knowledgeable supporting voice through that journey was invaluable tome ultimately achieving my objective.
STATS: Completed Ironman Western Australia in a PB time of 13:20:14 from 13:36:06
Dan - 1:1 Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan
“I used an Efficent Endurance 3 month training plan. I found this super useful and without it I don’t feel I would have made the improvements I have.
It provides you with a super detailed plan of each workout session and why you are doing it.
I will be training with Efficient Endurance again this month and definitely will be again in the future.”
STATS: Completed his first half distance triathlon – Outlaw Half Holkham in 5:43:36
Grace D
STATS: Qualified for British Age Group Team for Standard Distance Aquabike World Championships 2025