Plan your swims
· Schedule time in your diary or calendar for when you'd like to swim.
· Set an achievable goal for how far you'd like to swim on each session- you can build a personal training plan here.
· Work out how you'd like to keep track of your distance. Did you know if you have a FitBit or Strava, you can link this up to your fundraising page? Or just keep a note of your swims and manually update your page as you go.
· There are lots of great online resources available to help you plan- check out our FAQs for useful links and tips.
Take good care of yourself
· Be kind to your body- eat a balanced diet throughout the month.
· Have a light snack roughly an hour before swimming to give you the energy to smash out those laps!
· Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water before and after you swim. And try and avoid alcohol.
· Consider doing some light stretching or yoga to help keep your muscles loose and to try and avoid injury.
Gear up to swim
· Make sure you have a well-fitting swimsuit or wetsuit and comfortable goggles.
· Remember to hang swimwear out to dry between swims- there's nothing worse than pulling on a wet costume!
· If you're swimming outside- slip, slop, slap on that sunscreen (and bring plenty of towels and warm clothes if the weather is chilly).
How to stay safe
· If you're swimming in the ocean -always check the weather and water conditions before you swim and familiarise yourself with how to spot rip currents. Go to beachsafe.org.au/ for updates.
· Always swim between the flags and never swim alone.
· Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult when swimming and at a place attended by lifeguards.
· If you are at all unsure about your level of fitness, please consult with your GP before taking part.
· We know you wouldn't, but please never swim under the influence of alcohol.
If you have any questions please contact our Supporter Care team on: 1300 858 022 or email swim@wateraid.org.au
