Lorne Pier to Pub takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Lorne, Australia. The main route is 1.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027
- Start
- Lorne 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 14-week plan to Lorne Pier to Pub
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Lorne Pier to Pub is an iconic 1.2-kilometer open-water ocean swim held annually from the Lorne Pier to the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club in Victoria, Australia.
What this race demands
The Lorne Pier to Pub requires athletes to swim continuously across a 1.2-kilometer open-water ocean course.
Open-water navigation
Because this event takes place in the ocean rather than a pool, swimmers must maintain a straight line and sight effectively in variable open-water conditions.
Continuous aerobic output
Covering the 1.2-kilometer distance in a single swimming effort demands sustained cardiovascular endurance and consistent stroke rate.
Your road to race day
Race day at Lorne Pier to Pub is 14 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lorne Pier to Pub?
Lorne Pier to Pub takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Lorne, Australia.
How long is Lorne Pier to Pub?
The main route is 1.2 km.
What does Lorne Pier to Pub demand?
The Lorne Pier to Pub requires athletes to swim continuously across a 1.2-kilometer open-water ocean course.
Who is Lorne Pier to Pub for?
Lorne Pier to Pub is open to all participants.
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