I am preparing for stage 1 of the 8 bridges swim in the Hudson River. It is 18.3 miles. I have been doing 4,000 yards 5 days a week, then, adding a long swim on the weekends. I plan on adding yardage to that long swim each week. My question is, what should be my yardage/mile goal for the last long swim before the race? Would it make sense to swim 2 a days? I live in Pittsburgh, Pa, so, open water swims is not an option until May...any suggestions for preparation would be welcome. Thank you. Judy
Hi Judy,
I'm not sure if you have yet, but I'll second the suggestion to post on Marathon Swimmers Forum. There are a few people there who are training for various stages and their advice can be invaluable. Search the archive there as well for training tips.
Have a great swim, it's a fantastic event, I did Stage 6 last year and had a blast and am wait-listed for Stage 7 (basically zero chance of getting in).
Lyn
Hi Judy,
I'm not sure if you have yet, but I'll second the suggestion to post on Marathon Swimmers Forum. There are a few people there who are training for various stages and their advice can be invaluable. Search the archive there as well for training tips.
Have a great swim, it's a fantastic event, I did Stage 6 last year and had a blast and am wait-listed for Stage 7 (basically zero chance of getting in).
Lyn
