I have a goal of being able to do a 7 to 8 mile open water swim.
What kind of training program will get me there? What type of workouts leading up to the attempt? Should I do the full distance at least once prior so I know I can do it, or if I do 5 miles comfortably, then I know I can do the 7?
I was going to try it this year, but I don't think I am ready, so I will attempt it one year from now.
Also, what type of nutrients and fluids should I have my escort bring?
One final question, what is the optimum water temperature for this attempt? I will be using a wetsuit. Is there any precautions regarding jelly fish?
Any one with long distances have experiences to share?
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I have being in different open water events and to get ready for them I always swam the distance at least ones on the pool before doing it at the event, I event did more than the full distance in a single workout prior to the event.
To get ready I think you should star doing X500´s and x1000´s, also swimming distance for an hour, and then the next weekend for two hours and again the other weekend.
I also remember different coaches telling us to swim x 50's face up as a drill.
The more effective precaution against jelly fish would be your escort and your wet suit.
:cool:
I have being in different open water events and to get ready for them I always swam the distance at least ones on the pool before doing it at the event, I event did more than the full distance in a single workout prior to the event.
To get ready I think you should star doing X500´s and x1000´s, also swimming distance for an hour, and then the next weekend for two hours and again the other weekend.
I also remember different coaches telling us to swim x 50's face up as a drill.
The more effective precaution against jelly fish would be your escort and your wet suit.
:cool:
