Swim Distances

Swim Distances: Meters vs Yards

MyProCoach plans are used worldwide, so swim workouts support both meters and yards. All swim sessions are originally written in meters.

Swimming in a Yard Pool

If you swim in a yard pool, set your TrainingPeaks units to Imperial.

• TrainingPeaks will show a slightly longer total distance in yards

• This is normal — 1 meter = 1.094 yards

• The total distance shown may not exactly match the written description

All swim sets are structured to account for the meter/yard difference, so you’ll still be correctly prepared for your race distance.

How to Follow Your Swim Workout

No matter which pool you use:

• Always follow the distances in the written Workout Description

• The description is the primary guide for your session
  
  

Workout Duration

The planned duration is an estimate, based on your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) in TrainingPeaks.

• Use it as a guide only

• Focus on completing the written distances, not the total time

Viewing Meters or Yards

If you want to switch how distances and paces are displayed:

• Use the Meters / Yards toggle in the Workout Details section

• This lets you view target paces in your preferred units
  
  

If you have questions about swim distances or pool setup, please contact our coaching support team.