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.
Former Member
Definitely practice swimming more than 2 miles. Since this is an open water event, if there are waves, currents, or wind, 2 miles won't necessarily feel/be like 2 miles.
While it's important to focus on endurance, stamina, and distance, remember to still work on your technique. A more efficient technique equates to less energy consumption. Then you can go further, faster, with less effort.
Good luck!
Last spring I was swimming 1-mile 3 x per week; until I finally decided that if I wanted my mile time to get better I should swim some over-distance. Within about 8 weeks I was swimming 4-5 times a week; 2000 yards all the way up to 2-3 miles.
Pay attention to technique too. Maybe incorporate some drills into that yardage.
