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When raising a family, it’s easy for activity to fall by the wayside. When you’re juggling childcare with a job and/or household tasks, as well as the daily distractions that life throws at you, making time to run can seem an impossibility.
If you’re taking part in Swim Serpentine we recommend training at least twice a week for around eight weeks or more before the event, and there are two key areas to focus on, especially if you’re a beginner: getting swim fit and becoming acclimatised to open water swimming conditions. Check out coach Colin Hill’s introduction to open water swimming to find out more!
Swim Serpentine offers a great opportunity for all ages and abilities to complete an open water swim in the stunning surroundings of the Serpentine lake in London’s Hyde Park. If you’re interested in a speedy swim, check out these sessions to boost your performance!