Swim to the Moon with the B*REAL Training Pod
Dreaming of your first 5K, 10K, or 15K ?
Ready to return after a swim that didn’t go as planned?
Whether you are reaching for your first marathon finish line or looking to reclaim your confidence in the water, the Team B*REAL Training Pod is your mission control providing you with the expert coaching, reliable plans, and open water swim tactics that will launch your journey toward the Half, Full, or Super Moon.
The "Pod" Experience
Swimming is an individual sport, but you rarely get there alone. As part of our Training Pod, you’ll receive:
*Swim To The Moon race registration not included.
“Adina’s approach is motivating, knowledgeable, and modern. The workouts were easy to follow and her coaching gave me a fresh perspective toward overcoming my individual mental and physical obstacles"
A Note from Coach Adina:
“I know what it’s like to set a goal and have the clock or the current work against you. In 2024 when I didn’t hit the Super Moon (15K) cutoff, I walked out of the water proud of the Full Moon (10K) I had conquered and even more determined to help others find their own version of success. In this pod, we celebrate every yard, because everyone in the water is ahead of anyone who isn’t trying.”
Adina O’Neill, Founder of Team B*REAL
Choose Your Training Pod
We offer race-specific plans tailored to your current fitness level and your ultimate goal. Every plan includes a 16-week foundational strength and mobility program, a race plan template, and access to our “Hype & Prep” webinars.
The Super Moon 15K Marathon Pod
The 5K / 10K "Base Build" Pod
The 5K / 10K Race-Specific Pod
Need help choosing a Training Pod?
Prefer a training plan customized for you?
Explore the options below and select the path that aligns with your experience, commitment level, and race ambitions.
*Swim To The Moon race registration not included.
Super Moon 15K Marathon Training Pod
24 Week Plan
Conquer the ultimate distance with our most comprehensive marathon swim program. Designed for swimmers currently at a 7K weekly volume, this 24-week journey prepares you for the Super Moon 15K swim.
Includes:
- 24-week race-specific training plan (Starts Feb 23)
- 16-week Strength/Mobility plan
- Welcome Webinar (Feb 17)
- Hype Webinar (Aug 11)
- One 1:1 Coach Consult (30 min)
- Race Plan Template
$329.00
Full Moon 10K Complete Training Pod
24 Week Plan
The complete path to your first 10K. This 24-week option starts with an 8-week foundational build to bridge the gap from your current 4K weekly volume to marathon-ready status.
Includes:
- 8-week base build (starts Feb 23)
- 16-week race-specific plan
- Strength/Mobility plan
- Welcome Webinar (Feb 17)
- Hype Webinar (Aug 11)
- One 1:1 Coach Consult (30 min)
- Race Plan Template
$329.00
Half Moon 5K Complete Training Pod
24 Week Plan
Complete your first 5K swim with confidence. Starting Feb 23, this 24-week plan provides an 8-week base build for those currently at a 2K weekly volume before diving into race-specific training.
Includes:
- 8-week base build (starts Feb 23)
- 16-week race-specific plan
- Strength/Mobility plan
- Welcome Webinar (Feb 17)
- Hype Webinar
- One 1:1 Coach Consult (30 min)
- Race Plan Template
$329.00
Full Moon 10K Training Pod
16 Week Plan
Become a marathon swimmer with your first 10K swim. Ideal for swimmers logging around 7K weekly volume who want a tailored, race-specific plan.
Includes:
- 16-week race-specific training plan (Starts April 27)
- Strength/Mobility plan
- Welcome Webinar (April 14)
- Hype Webinar (Aug 11)
- One 1:1 Coach Consult (30 min)
- Race Plan Template
$269.00
Half Moon 5K Training Pod
16 Week Plan
Focused, inclusive training for your first 5K. This 16-week plan is perfect for swimmers currently at a 3.5K weekly volume who are ready to master open water navigation and pacing.
Includes:
- 16-week race-specific training plan (Starts April 27)
- Strength/Mobility plan
- Welcome Webinar (April 14)
- Hype Webinar (Aug 11)
- One 1:1 Coach Consult (30 min)
- Race Plan Template
$269.00
Swim Technique Video Analysis
Optional Add-On
Unlock efficiency and speed with a professional stroke review. Submit your swim video for expert feedback and a personalized drill set.
Includes:
- Video analysis
- Written feedback/drills
- 30-minute Zoom review session (to be combined with your 1:1 consult)
- In-person review available for athletes in the Boston area.
$99.00
A Mission That Matters
At Team B*REAL, our mission is to build confidence, belief, and belonging in athletes of any size, color, identity, age, and ability. We empower you to define your own goals and stand out, even if you’ve felt like you didn’t “fit in” elsewhere.
This aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Swim to the Moon Festival. Beyond the challenge of the water, this event supports North Star Reach, a camp providing life-changing, cost-free programs for children with serious health challenges.
When you swim to the moon, you aren’t just reaching a personal milestone; you are supporting a community of resilience.
Open Water Festival
Ready to reach for the moon?
Not sure which plan is right for you?
Meet Your Coach: Adina O’Neill
Adina is the founder and head joy coach at Team B*REAL, an endurance sport community for athletes of any size, color, identity, age & ability. Team B*REAL provides swim and triathlon coaching, group workshops, and online courses for athletes at every stage of their fitness journey. Adina and her team focus on building a supportive, judgment-free community where clients feel empowered to try new things, dream bigger, and achieve more than they ever imagined.
Adina is the author of Forward Is A Pace, is certified through US Masters Swimming, World Open Water Swimming Association, USA Triathlon, IRONMAN, Women Are Not Small Men, and is a volunteer coach for Special Olympics MA. She specializes in coaching women through the menopause transition, swimmers exploring new distances and triathletes looking to improve swim technique and efficiency.
Adina doesn’t just coach from the sidelines—she’s in the water with you. In 2024, she tackled the “back-to-back” marathon challenge at Swim to the Moon. From managing mid-race calf cramps to celebrating with athletes at the finish line, she understands the physical and mental grit required for open water success.
