Gain comfort and confidence in the water.

Shannon is incredibly supportive and encouraging. Connecting with her has been so helpful, especially given that I’m doing most of my marathon swimming solo and it takes a lot to stay motivated. Her invitational spirit of curiosity and joy of swimming are very contagious. She helped me realize I could do more physically (and mentally!) than I was imagining.

Shannon shared her philosophy and training tips from many years of experience… and suggestions for improvement that proved invaluable to me. The course helped me to increase my skill level and distance and successfully complete my first marathon swim. Shannon’s positive approach and real solutions for swimmers with jobs and children (or any challenges to training) gave me extra confidence. Shannon was also there for followups and questions and still is, through… her community outreach activities. I highly recommend spending any time you can with Shannon if you wish to improve your swimming skill and mindset!

Shannon is an excellent and supportive coach with lots of knowledge to share. I gained a lot. Working on technique was overwhelming for me. Without any prior coaching, I’d read about it and try for a while, felt like I don’t know what I’m doing, and then after a while, I’d give up and go back to my comfort zone. Working with Shannon brought a change…I feel more efficient in the water. I always loved to swim and didn’t think I could enjoy it more than I already did, but now I do!

I now swim with NO PAIN(!) None. I also see the water differently. I thought the idea of having a relationship with the water was a little strange. But now I get it. I realized that I was attempting to overcome the physics of water with my body while swimming: defeat drag, pull harder, kick faster! Instead, I discovered that the water holds me up. I no longer need to fight against it. As a result, not only am I not in pain, but it is less physically and mentally arduous to swim. I can swim longer and maintain beautiful form while doing so. When Shannon Keegan says to “Swim Free,” she means it.