English Channel Swimming Training

Wanting to swim the English Channel? Then you have come to the right place at Get Set 4 Swimming. With over 37 years coaching swimmers from all over the world, and as a Professional Coach in the English Channel Swimming Community/Association, Dr. Julie Bradshaw tailor makes Channel and Open Water bespoke swim training programmes to meet your needs.

A world record long distance and English Channel swimmer herself, Julie knows what is needed to achieve goals and she is able to share with you a wealth of knowledge and experience which is needed to successfully swim the English Channel. 

Some coaches can only offer part of the coaching, training and expertise that is needed for a Channel swim. However, with a Get Set 4 Swimming Bespoke English Channel Leisure Swim Coaching Training package you can receive the ‘whole deal’. Below are just some of the important coaching elements that may be included based on past swimmer requirements. This list is not exhaustive and dependant upon the type of package booked.

• Stroke analysis
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• Swim schedule help and advice
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• Indoor and Open Water training
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• Nutrition
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• Feeding instruction for both swimmer and crew *
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• Cold water acclimatisation
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• Mind-set
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• Guidance with the Channel Swimming registration procedure*** and set up of your English Channel swim pilot (***having been Secretary of the Channel Swimming Association for ten years helping and registering swimmers world-wide)
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• The qualifying six hour swim for solo swimmers (two hour for relays). Booked individually or attend the Qualifying Channel Swim Camp in September
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• Swim practice with boats on Windermere and feeding (see above*)
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• An opportunity to swim Windermere One and Two Ways and potentially even Loch Lomond
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• Online and personal support.
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• You can be also be accompanied on your Channel Swim by Julie (an additional extra), though booking well in advance is advisable.
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To know more about the tailor-made Bespoke Channel Leisure Swimming Training Programmes, please send an email via the contact page.

Further information about investment/coaching package and hourly rates, can be found  at Get Set 4 Success Ltd Channel Open Water Swimming Training