https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/12402/helpDears Members: I would like some help with my training. I am preparing for a competition in open water (4000) in Guayaquil-Ecuador in July 24, 2016. In these time I am swimming between 1800 and 2000 meters 4 days a week. The first 1000 meters I swimen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/197926?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:26:33 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:a2b102e6-cc27-423c-b39e-2b0776a00312rxleakemHi Carlos. Your swim this July looks like a great event. There is a workout thread that focuses on preparation for open water/distance events here on the website: forums.usms.org/forumdisplay.php Charlotte has competed in many OW events and has a lot of knowledge about life outside of the black line on the bottom of the pool. Best of luck - keep us updated on how it goes!<div style="clear:both;"></div>