Travessia Poliana Okimoto takes place on Mon, Dec 7, 2026 in São Sebastião, Brazil. The main route is 5 km.
- Date
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026
- Start
- São Sebastião 🇧🇷
- Distance
- 5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 9-week plan to Travessia Poliana Okimoto
The Build 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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A Travessia Poliana Okimoto é um evento de natação em águas abertas criado pela medalhista olímpica Poliana Okimoto, oferecendo múltiplos percursos para todos os níveis de nadadores.
What this race demands
This 5 km open-water swimming event demands sustained aerobic capacity and efficient pacing over an extended duration.
Aerobic endurance
Covering a 5 km open-water distance requires continuous swimming fitness and the ability to maintain stroke efficiency without regular wall pushes.
Open-water navigation
Swimming in the open ocean or coastal waters of São Sebastião demands consistent sighting skills to stay on course amidst currents and chop.
Thermoregulation
An open-water swim lasting over an hour requires proper preparation for water temperatures and continuous physical output without rest.
Your road to race day
Race day at Travessia Poliana Okimoto is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Travessia Poliana Okimoto?
Travessia Poliana Okimoto takes place on Mon, Dec 7, 2026 in São Sebastião, Brazil.
How long is Travessia Poliana Okimoto?
The main route is 5 km.
What does Travessia Poliana Okimoto demand?
This 5 km open-water swimming event demands sustained aerobic capacity and efficient pacing over an extended duration.
Who is Travessia Poliana Okimoto for?
Travessia Poliana Okimoto is open to all participants.
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