Learn Freestyle Properly. Double Your Distance In 4 Weeks.

Who's it for?

Start your triathlon swim training the right way

Double Your Distance is a 4-week program that rebuilds your freestyle from the water up with the same structure Coach Ziggy uses to teach every beginner in person.

Most triathletes don't have a fitness problem in the water. They have a fundamentals problem. This course fixes your stroke first, then uses progressive workouts to build your speed and endurance on top of it.

"If swimming is the leg you survive instead of the leg you race, this is a great place to start."

Designed For Triathletes Getting Started With Swim Training

One skill per week, short video lessons, and progressive workouts broken into intervals you can actually complete.

Can swim 100m, but you're gassed at the wall

Legs sink, breathing feels like a fight

Every attempt to swim further falls apart mid-lap

Want to be taught properly, in the right order

From Intimidated to Confident

"I could swim, but I had no endurance and couldn't cover any real distance. After Zach recommended the Double Your Distance program, everything changed.

The drills on breathing, body position, and technique are easy to follow, and Zach's personal check-ins made all the difference. I've doubled my distance and gained the confidence to keep improving."

- Daniel Kisson, Sprint Triathlon

How it works

A simple, structured 4-week progression

Each week targets one skill with a video lesson, specific drills, and three structured workouts that put it into practice.

The 4-Week Progression

Taught in the right order:

Week 1 — Breathing: stop fighting for air; the real reason you're exhausted

Week 2 — Kicking: why your legs sink, and how to fix it

Week 3 — Body Position: get long, level, and balanced in the water

Week 4 — The Catch: pull more water with less effort

Each skill builds on the last, so by week 4 the whole stroke comes together.

Train with structure from day one

Every workout is written out in full: sets, drills, rest, and effort. You'll never stand at the wall wondering what to do next. Workouts progress from 800m in Week 1 to 1,600m in Week 4. The doubling is built into the program.

Start strong. Keep progressing.

By the end of four weeks you'll have a working freestyle and the training habits to keep improving.

This is your starting point. The next step is building on it with TRI Swim Club.

Helping triathletes build confidence and consistency in the water

Everyone starts somewhere. This is where progress begins.

From beginner to distance swimmer

Two months ago I could barely swim 50 yards. After a stroke analysis with Ziggy and six weeks in Tri Swim Club, I swam 2,200 yards non-stop at under 2:00 per 100 pace. The improvement has been incredible.

Dawson Meek

Ironman 140.6

Purposeful workouts that deliver results

Tri Swim Club completely changed my swimming. In six weeks I dropped 15 seconds off my 100 pace. Ziggy’s focus on technique and purposeful session structure makes every workout clear, progressive, and effective.

Caleb Moller

Ironman 140.6

A Completely Different Approach and It Works

My speed is at a level I've never had before. I got out of the water feeling fresh, had a great T1, and it set up my whole bike. Now we're building toward Kona together.

Joe Skipper

8x Ironman Champion

Patient, Analytical, and Genuinely Invested in Your Progress

I really struggled to see improvement or motivation over the last year. Zach changed that completely. I've already seen huge improvements in both pace and confidence in the water.

Megan Armitage

Professional Triathlete

Finally seeing real improvement

Before Tri Swim Club I felt stuck swimming the same times with no clear direction. The program completely changed how I train, and now I’m seeing real improvements in both my technique and speed.

Thais Barbosa

Ironman 70.3

Structured workouts that make sense

Tri Swim Club makes swim training easy to follow with clearly structured workouts and helpful video demos. Zach is also incredibly responsive, making the whole experience feel supportive and personal.

Amanda M

Ironman 70.3

Swimming became the best part

Swimming used to be my least favorite part of triathlon, but Tri Swim Club changed that completely. The training helped me feel relaxed and strong in the water, and I even set a personal best on race day.

Nastya Miroshnik

Ironman 70.3

Structure that builds motivation

Even as a former college swimmer, it’s hard to stay motivated in the pool. Coach Zach provided the structure and guidance I needed to stay focused, improve my swimming, and complete my first 70.3.

Jenna Gwinn

Ironman 70.3

Elite swim training for triathletes

Zach’s training blends speed and endurance in exactly the way triathletes need. Access to high-quality swim programming is rare in the sport, and this is the first program I’ve seen that truly delivers.

Jared Eytcheson

Professional triathlete

Breaking through a swim plateau

Ziggy’s programming helped me break through my swimming plateau. The workouts are perfectly structured for triathletes, with purposeful drills and no wasted sets. I can’t imagine following any other swim program.

Olivia Vallone

Ironman 140.6

A swim program that actually works

After years of racing triathlons, this is the first swim program that truly worked for me. Ziggy’s stroke analysis and structured workouts helped me improve immediately while keeping sessions challenging but achievable.

Ebs Clark-Sutton

Sprint/Olympic/Ironman

Could not recommend the TRI Swim Club enough!

Ziggy was amazing at providing feedback on my technique and after implementing some of the drills he suggested, my stroke and speed in the water improved massively.

Emma Suckling

Ironman 70.3

This swim training works!

The app is easy to use and having direct access to Ziggy is an invaluable asset. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced swimmer these workouts simply make you faster.

Phillip Thompson

Ironman 140.6

Doubled My Distance, Gained My Confidence

I am still very much a novice swimmer, but I have gained a tremendous amount of confidence in the pool and definitely doubled my distance. The best part is Zach's personal involvement: he regularly checks in, offers advice, and encourages you along the way.

Daniel Kisson

Sprint Triathlon

Build confidence in the water

In just 4 weeks, you'll swim further, breathe easier, and know exactly how to keep improving.

Swim further without stopping 

Go from 100m swims to 1,600m workouts.

Get faster with less effort 

A proper catch and body position means more speed from every stroke.

Breathe easy in the water 

Fix the #1 thing making you tired: your breathing.

Ready for structured training

Step into TRI Swim Club with confidence and direction.

TRI Swim Club App

Everything in one place

Double Your Distance is delivered through the TRI Swim Club app.

Follow structured sessions without guesswork
Watch video lessons & drill demos for each week's skill
Track your progress from your first workout to your last
Message Coach Ziggy directly. A real coach, not a comment section.

Why train with TRI Swim Club?

Built from elite experience. Designed for real triathletes.

Coach Zach 'Ziggy' McGinnis

Coach and founder, Zach "Ziggy" McGinnis

This isn’t generic swim training. It’s a proven structure used by triathletes worldwide, scaled to your level.

TRI Swim Club is built on the same principles used at the highest levels of the sport, adapted for triathletes balancing swim, bike, and run.

30+ years in the sport as an athlete and coach

2x Olympic Trials Qualifier

5x NCAA All-American

Coached athletes from beginners to Olympians

Former Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor

Former NCAA Division 1 swim coach

FAQ

Who is this program for?

Triathletes who can swim, but not far. If you can manage 100m without stopping but everything past that falls apart, this course was built for you. If you're a stronger swimmer looking for structured training rather than technique work, TRI Swim Club membership is the better fit.

Is this a learn-to-swim program?

No. You need to be able to swim 100m without stopping before you start. From there, the course meets you where you are: workouts are broken into short intervals with rest, and you'll never be asked to swim further in one go than you can handle. If you can't swim 100m yet, a few in-person lessons will get you there faster than any online course, and this program will be waiting when you're ready.

What does a typical week look like?

Video lessons on that week's skill, drills that break it down step-by-step, and three structured workouts that put it into practice. Sessions run 30 to 45 minutes, and every set, interval, and rest period is written out for you. Watch the lesson, get in the water, follow the plan.

What happens after I finish the four weeks?

Double Your Distance is designed as a stepping stone into TRI Swim Club, the ongoing monthly training program. By the end of the four weeks you'll have the confidence, structure, and habits to train consistently at the next level.

Do I get access to Coach Ziggy?

Yes. Double Your Distance is supported through the TRI Swim Club app, which includes coach support and feedback via in-app messaging.

Do I get access to the TRI Swim Club community?

Double Your Distance is a standalone 4-week program and doesn't include access to the TRI Swim Club community. If you're looking for that, joining TRI Swim Club after completing the program will give you access to the full community alongside your ongoing training.

How much does Double Your Distance cost?

$60 /one time. No subscription, no renewal. You get lifetime access, so you can repeat the course whenever you want: before race season, after time off, or if you want to spend an extra week on any skill.

What will I actually learn?

The four fundamentals of freestyle, in the order they should be taught: Week 1 breathing, Week 2 the kick, Week 3 body position, Week 4 the catch. Plus how to pace, structure, and progress your own training.

READY TO TRAIN THE RIGHT WAY?

Four weeks from now you'll swim further than you thought possible, with a freestyle that finally works for you.