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Set a target for each swim and raise the distance when you find current distance getting too easy. ( 25 m pool)
20 lengths 500m
30 lengths
40 lengths 1000m
50 lengths
60 lengths 1500m (metric mile).

Get hold a kick and a pull buoy and after each distance swim a couple of lengths using each to improve style of breast stroke and front crawl.

Once you can easily swim 1500m non stop then start concentrating on style, concentrating on kicking and breathing for front crawl. Doing blocks of 6 lengths with rests between them.

Finally get back to swimming 1500m and see how much you have improved.

Wear your speedos with pride, you may be slow and struggling now but you will improve.......