3.6 km to
Busselton Jetty.
My training plan for completing the Busselton Jetty Swim. The priorities are consistent training, comfortable breathing, endurance and open-water confidence.
57% of the target distance
At your current average pace, 3.6 km would take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes in steady conditions. Ocean conditions, sighting, turns, congestion and fatigue can change the result considerably.
Two swims per week
Keep one midweek session for technique and one Saturday morning session for endurance. Increase distance only when the current workload feels controlled and recovery is good.
| When | Session | Distance | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Easy warm-up, relaxed swimming and short technique intervals. | 1.8–2.2 km | Breathing, stroke and steady pacing. |
| Saturday morning | Continuous or lightly interrupted endurance swim. Pool or safe, supervised open water. | 2.0–2.3 km initially | Build time in the water. |
Build distance gradually
| Stage | Saturday target | Rule for progressing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Consistency | 2.0–2.3 km | Repeat until comfortable and recovery is good. |
| 2 · Endurance | 2.4–2.7 km | Add around 200–300 m after a comfortable week. |
| 3 · Confidence | 2.8–3.1 km | Keep the midweek session controlled. |
| 4 · Race distance | 3.2–3.6 km | Progress only if breathing and recovery remain stable. |
| 5 · Taper | Shorter, easy swims | Reduce training volume before event day. |
This is a staged framework rather than a date-specific plan. Adjust it to the event date, recovery and how each session feels.
What matters most
1. Comfortable breathing. Practise steady exhalation underwater and relaxed inhalation. If congestion or a feeling of not getting enough air persists, seek medical advice before increasing distance.
2. Aerobic endurance. Keep most swimming at a controlled effort. Avoid turning every session into a time trial.
3. Open-water skills. Practise sighting and swimming straight in suitable conditions with appropriate supervision.
4. Safety and recovery. Do not swim alone in open water. Stop if you become unusually breathless, dizzy or develop chest pain.
First benchmark
2,050 metres in 43 minutes. Average pace: approximately 2:06 per 100 m. Next goal: repeat a comfortable 2.0–2.2 km session, then build distance gradually.
Update this section after each swim to keep the record current.