Hi friends,
I am trying to get information from any of you who have done some very long ocean swims. I have one planned that will be 18 miles. I am reasonably confident at the training required, although any suggestions for that would also be welcome.
I plan on swimming upwards of 40 to 50 miles a week for it, regularly. I also plan on a long swim once a month (10 miles) and two weeks for recovery from that distance until my body understands that this will be a regular thing. On the 10 mile swims, one way will be with current, the return will be against it (can't wait!!).
My biggest question comes to the tapering for the 18 miler. How soon, what distances, etc., etc.
Any advice, other than seeing a mental counselor for my "temporary insanity" at choosing something like this at age 60, would be helpful!!!
Donna
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Sufficient recovery during taper is a key for all levels of swimming.... (50 free to the mile or further). Might I suggest throwing in some massage therapy the last 10 days of your taper to help recover. Taper is an art AND a science. Know your body and don't be afraid to rest a little more the last 10 days. If you are old like me, it takes a while to rebound and feel sharp again. Remember..... if you rest too little, you won't be in the race from the beginning, and you won't be able to finish. If you rest too much, you'll feel great in the beginning and die at the end. If I were going to make mistake on a taper, I think I would chose the latter.
John Smith
Sufficient recovery during taper is a key for all levels of swimming.... (50 free to the mile or further). Might I suggest throwing in some massage therapy the last 10 days of your taper to help recover. Taper is an art AND a science. Know your body and don't be afraid to rest a little more the last 10 days. If you are old like me, it takes a while to rebound and feel sharp again. Remember..... if you rest too little, you won't be in the race from the beginning, and you won't be able to finish. If you rest too much, you'll feel great in the beginning and die at the end. If I were going to make mistake on a taper, I think I would chose the latter.
John Smith
