Are you ready?

This will be the last email from me about the training program, then I will see you at Bondi on Sunday morning 8am.

There are more registrations for the training program flowing in and in case you missed the last email, you can read the training information I sent on the B2B news web page - click here

Some new information is that our event partner Fitness First will be supplying all B2B training participants with a free 4 x entry guest pass to their gyms. This should help you get the last hit out sessions done before the event. Banana Boat will be providing sun screen and Speedo will supply a swim cap too.

Please make sure that you bring your $80 payment with you to the first session. Payment must be received at the first session for you to participate in the program.

Please record all the training dates in your diary so that you don't forget or miss out on the sessions.

I look forward to seeing you at Bondi Beach on Sunday morning 8am.

Welcome to the 2011 training program for the Bondi to Bronte swim. Since the 2010 event a number of people have registered for the program and those who registered for last year, we hope to see you join us again.

The program will be held during November and as it's only weeks away, I thought I would provide you with some details.

Dates: The training dates are Sunday November 6th, 13th, 20th and Saturday December 3rd. Each session will start at 8am and I recommend you arrive at least 10min early to get ready for the training.

Cancellations: The only reason the training may be cancelled would be if the surf conditions are too rough. Therefore, come rain, hail, thunder or cold water, I will be there ready to provide you with the skills you'll need to get into the ocean swimming culture or to help progress your skills.

What to wear: It's recommended that you wear whatever you'll be completing the Bondi to Bronte in. None the less, you can wear whatever you wish to ensure you're comfortable during the training.

What to expect: The training starts off at a very easy level to help build on the skills you'll need. As the program continues, we'll be diving into more challenging drills. Just a reminder though, we're not swimming laps of Bondi in this program, it's designed to develop your ocean swimming skills, so you need to do your own training on the side.

Training: If you haven't already started some training, I recommend that you get into the pool and/or start a fitness program ASAP. B2B is just over 8 weeks away which is plenty of time to build up your swimming strength and fitness.

The common question: "How far should I be swimming in the pool to complete the B2B?" I always say that if you can do 3km in the pool, then that should get you across the line on the day. Swimming in the ocean is more demanding, given that conditions can vary with current, tides, surface chop, wind and swell, but don't worry as that's what our program is going to prepare you for.

I hope this information is what you were hoping for and I look forward to seeing at Bondi Beach on Sunday November 6th.