Tampa Bay Frogman Swim takes place on Sun, Jan 10, 2027 in St. Petersburg, United States. The main route is 5.5 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jan 10, 2027
- Start
- St. Petersburg 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 14-week plan to Tampa Bay Frogman Swim
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 Tampa Bay Frogman Swim is a 3.4-mile open water charity swim spanning Tampa Bay from Gandy Beach in St. Petersburg to the American Legion Post 138 in Tampa to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.
What this race demands
The Tampa Bay Frogman Swim demands sustained open-water endurance to complete a 5.5-kilometer point-to-point crossing.
Open-Water Endurance
Covering 5.5 kilometers entirely in open water requires maintaining an efficient stroke rate and psychological stamina over an extended duration without the aid of walls to push off from.
Temperature Adaptability
Swimming in St. Petersburg during January requires preparation for cooler winter water temperatures typical of Tampa Bay during that time of year.
Your road to race day
Race day at Tampa Bay Frogman Swim is 14 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 29, 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 30, 2026 – Dec 20, 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 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tampa Bay Frogman Swim?
Tampa Bay Frogman Swim takes place on Sun, Jan 10, 2027 in St. Petersburg, United States.
How long is Tampa Bay Frogman Swim?
The main route is 5.5 km.
What does Tampa Bay Frogman Swim demand?
The Tampa Bay Frogman Swim demands sustained open-water endurance to complete a 5.5-kilometer point-to-point crossing.
Who is Tampa Bay Frogman Swim for?
Tampa Bay Frogman Swim is open to all participants.
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