Hi, I'm very new to this forum, but glad I stumbled across it.
I am a long time runner (avg 30-40 miles/wk), grew up around the water, but not swimming competitively, or even training. I've recently stated swimming freestyle regularly 2-3 times a week and am up to a longest swim of approx1000-1100 meters. there is a 2 mile openwater charity swim that I want to complete (not race or win, but complete) in 10 weeks.
Can anyone suggest a progressional workout to take me from 1000M to 2 miles in 10 weeks? Or, a resource that I should checkout for something like this?
thanks so much.
thanks for the quick reply. I see where that first link gets me to 1 mile in 6 weeks, but the second link goes from that to 2.4 miles in 6 months. Have I over estimated what can be done in 10 weeks?
That depends on your current condition, capabilites, dedication, adaptability, and confidence. Some coaching along the way in weeks 1-9 could be very helpful.
Assuming you are in good contition from distance running, i beleive you likely will be able to train hard enough in 10 weeks to make a 2+ miles swim (assuming you are now already swimming 1000m+ comfortably), but you will need to pick up your swim training pace and build-up your confidence in OW. Comfortable and confident in OW are big factors, even if you have trained and have the endurance to go that distance in a pool.
You have 9 weeks to figure it out, and should be relaxed and confident (or not) by week 10. If not, don't go. The training can only help, even if you decide "no go".
thanks for the quick reply. I see where that first link gets me to 1 mile in 6 weeks, but the second link goes from that to 2.4 miles in 6 months. Have I over estimated what can be done in 10 weeks?
That depends on your current condition, capabilites, dedication, adaptability, and confidence. Some coaching along the way in weeks 1-9 could be very helpful.
Assuming you are in good contition from distance running, i beleive you likely will be able to train hard enough in 10 weeks to make a 2+ miles swim (assuming you are now already swimming 1000m+ comfortably), but you will need to pick up your swim training pace and build-up your confidence in OW. Comfortable and confident in OW are big factors, even if you have trained and have the endurance to go that distance in a pool.
You have 9 weeks to figure it out, and should be relaxed and confident (or not) by week 10. If not, don't go. The training can only help, even if you decide "no go".
