Marathon Day is about challenging yourself and achieving more than you ever thought possible, but your health should always come first.
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Want to find the very best places to swim outdoors in London? In Swimming Wild in South East England (Vertebrate Publishing), outdoor adventurer Natasha Sones guides you to more than 100 of the finest rivers, lakes, lidos and beaches across London, the Home Counties and beyond.
Book a swim session to get familiar with Serpentine Lake and enhance your training
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!
Pool-based training can play a vital role in building the skills you’ll need on the day, from pacing and endurance to navigating open water conditions. These targeted sessions are designed to simulate Swim Day scenarios and sharpen essential techniques.
If you're getting ready for Swim Serpentine and aren’t sure which stroke to use, you can choose from four official options: front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Here’s a closer look at each to help you decide which suits you best.
