ÖtillÖ Catalina

ÖTILLÖ CATALINA WS, 8-week training plan

700kr

Be ready to take on the challenge of ÖTILLÖ CATALINA SWIMRUN in 8 weeks! With this optimal swimrun training plan, designed by ÖTILLÖ Catalina 2020 winner and Swimrun top coach Nicolas Remires, you will.

Doing the ÖtillÖ Catalina Swimrun and not sure exactly how to train for it? This swimrun training plan is specifically designed to take you all the way to the finish line.

Like every swimrun race, this one requires some specific running and swimming training to optimally face its unique challenges: long swims and hilly runs are things to be ready for!

This training program focuses on swimming fitness and strength, coupled with long and hilly running training. There are also some specific swimrun sessions to put you in race conditions.

You will be ready to take on this world series premiere in USA on the day of the race!

 

Nicolas Remires

Head Coach, Envol Coaching

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Be ready for ÖTILLÖ CATALINA SWIMRUN with this optimal 8-week swimrun training plan designed by experienced Swimrunner Nicolas Remires. 

This training plan is made specifically for ÖtillÖ Catalina Swimrun, and will get you ready for your challenge through a detailed 8-week program.

What can you expect from your training plan? 

During these 8 weeks, you will follow a structured plan to make you ready for the 1st of March 2020. You will swim some specific sets and run accordingly to the race specifics.

This swimrun training plan can be followed by athletes of any level. You just have to adapt the amount of sessions to your level and goals. There are green, pink and orange sessions in running and swimming. If you only have time (or will) to do two sessions a week you do only the green. An absolute minimum to start the race. Adding the pink sessions to the green ones will give you 3-6 sessions a week and better confidence come race day! If you want to perform, you should also add the orange ones.

All the training sessions of this swimrun training plan are explained in detail. The plan follows a progression leading to top form on race day.

This swimrun training plan is for those of you who want to adapt their training to the exact features and challenges of the ÖtillÖ Catalina Swimrun.

Why do you need a training plan specific to ÖtillÖ Catalina Swimrun? 

It is important to consider the details of the race during the training if you want to perform at your best on race day. With 30.3 km of running and 7600m of swimming, the race is challenging. The distinctive features are:

  • Most of the swimming sections are long (more than 1000m in average)
  • The running course is hilly (+ 1315m)
  • The runs are rather long (≈4km in average)

All the swimming, running and swimrun sessions included in this training plan are based on the race distances. Be prepared for some swim sessions with strength and endurance training. It would be great if you can also do the swimrun trainings.

What is included in this swimrun training plan? 

When you purchase your swimrun training plan, you receive a training sheet for each week, where each session is laid out in detail. You decide how you want to organize your week and plan your training.

At a glance: 

Author: Nicolas Remires, Endurance Sports Coach & Top Swimrun Athlete

Length: 8 weeks

Level: Any level. The training plan starts with a test whose result will determine your training level for the 8 weeks plan.

Typical week: 4 runs, 4 swims, 1 optional activity (open water is recommended), 1 swimrun.

Longest workout: 2.5 hours

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