The Swansea 5k Sunday, May 25, 2025
Event Info

Swansea 5k Information

The Swansea 5k

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Location: Swansea, Wales

Medal Events: 5k

Competitors: 500

Format: Fast, flat and a picturesque view of Swansea Bay, Wales’ waterfront city beach! If 5k is your distance or you want to taste a truly world-class finish line, then this is an absolute MUST. Bring your friends, tell the world, they will not be disappointed. 100% one for everyone to enter! Athletes with a registered disability will need to contact the race office to discuss whether the race is suitable and safe to enter.

Event Itinerary

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  • Sunday 25th May 2025

    • 12pm - 4pm
      Registration Open
      Civic Centre
    • 6pm
      5k Start
      Outside the Civic Centre
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Training the Swimming Energy systems
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Training the Swimming Energy systems

As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.

Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??
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Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??

Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.

‘Plan some regular swim sets’
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‘Plan some regular swim sets’

It’s important to keep your threshold swimming going over during the ‘off’ season. Below you find two swim sessions which will help you going into the winter months. Try these twice a week and record your times. You can adjust the rest times and distances according to your ability. Feel free to reach out to the coaches at Heathwood swimming in Cardiff for extra help or any questions you may have regarding swim sets or drills.

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