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?
Thanks for the suggestions. I will start incorporating one hour pool swims (about 2 miles) into my training. Perhaps one a week. Then perhaps a half dozen times this summer I will do an outdoor two hour swim. At the end of the summer, I will do an outdoor four hour swim. There is also a 5K open water swim (no wetsuit) which will be a good test. I will do these distance workouts in addition to my usual interval stuff in the pool.
Hopefully next year I will be ready!
What about nutrients during the swim? water/Carbs/sugar/caffene? Any good premade nutrients for endurance events?
Thanks for the suggestions. I will start incorporating one hour pool swims (about 2 miles) into my training. Perhaps one a week. Then perhaps a half dozen times this summer I will do an outdoor two hour swim. At the end of the summer, I will do an outdoor four hour swim. There is also a 5K open water swim (no wetsuit) which will be a good test. I will do these distance workouts in addition to my usual interval stuff in the pool.
Hopefully next year I will be ready!
What about nutrients during the swim? water/Carbs/sugar/caffene? Any good premade nutrients for endurance events?
