ABOUT
I am a Swimming Coach, Marathon Swimmer and Swim Podcaster, coming from a competitive Masters Swimming background. I have swam a number of ultra marathon swims including The English Channel in 2024 and Round Jersey in 2023. I have medalled several times at National Masters both in the pool and in the Open Water; and have swam dozens of 10km races. As a freelancer I understand the need for flexibility in training plans as life invariably gets in the way. I work with swimmers who have a specific goal and write totally bespoke training plans for everyone I work with: no one swimmer is the same and there is no one size fits all way to achieve success. Whether you are planning an English Channel Swim, 10km Lake Swim or even dipping into the Open Water for the first time, I'd be delighted to work with you...
Plans
Full package
Daily, weekly and yearly plan, and regular access to WhatsApp with fortnightly FaceTime / Zoom calls... - We will start with a phone call to discuss your over-arching event and any other swims planned. - I will work with what you can commit to in terms of pool time and Open Water time (weather dependent). - This has to accommodate your swim / life balance. - I will outline a yearly training schedule for you with ideal volume laid out - including ideal rest weeks and maximum volume week / training peaks. - All bespoke to you and no one training plan is like another. - Daily sets will be varied and all have specific goals; working with threshold, pace, speed and endurance. £100 per month (+VAT)
one off phone call
Want to check-in to ask about training volumes, end-goals and training tips for marathon or open water swims? - Suitable Training Volumes - Specific intensities - Taper management - Example sets - Open Water Tips and Tricks for your next event or race - Suitable training events and practices and more... £50 per hour (+VAT)
"Will has been writing my daily training sets for 6 months now, during which time my 1500m has got a lot faster. The sets are tailored to my pace, volume and goals and keep things interesting for me. Will is reliable, which means I can plan my training for the week, and also very responsive to feedback and patient with questions". (Julia M.)
"Super happy to be working with Will , my pool training was always a bit haphazard not really knowing how to structure sets or how much to do! Loving the sessions . Will explains the purpose behind all the drills, specifically set for the technique and speed I need to work on as well as balancing the training so I don’t over or under do it. The time flies while doing the sessions and I’m really enjoying my time in the pool . The regular check ins are great and I always feel Will is on hand to help with questions and I know that with his wealth of marathon swimming experience that his guidance is invaluable to help me with my own goals. Thank you Will!" (Vivien S.)