LCM Pacing & Racing Strategy Clinic

                                          July 18, 2026

Train with Harvard coaches to sharpen your race strategy.

Swimming fast is more than just strength and speed—it’s about knowing how to pace your race. Go out too fast and you may struggle to finish; start too conservatively and you may have energy left when the race is over. Finding the “sweet spot” requires time, focused practice, and expert coaching.

This clinic is designed to help swimmers develop effective race plans, with a primary focus on the 100 and 200. The principles and strategies covered will also be applicable to longer events. The session will be held in our long course meters (LCM) pool, giving swimmers valuable experience and confidence heading into late‑July and early‑August competitions.

Clinic focus areas include:

• Race strategy and pacing for 100s and 200s
• Key concepts specific to LCM racing (including the importance of technique, building into turns, and maintaining speed off the walls)
• Pace sets that teach swimmers how to “change gears” effectively during LCM races
• LCM race simulations with split analysis to bring all concepts together