In running, front running is a perfectly acceptable racing tactic. It could actually be utilizing a strength. Is it the same in swimming? It seems like I've read a lot about negative splitting and pacing. Does anyone here front run? (I think I've seen Kate Zeigler employ that strategy ...) Do we have to commit to hurt or is it better to commit to pace? (Sorry if that sounded like a Sex & The City question.)
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Thank you, Heather, but I certainly hope that at about mile number 10, I dont ask myself this question:
WHAT WAS I THINKING? or constantly asking people, ARE WE THERE YET?
In all seriousness, I will be more than able to swim 14 miles straight before this swim takes place. I have already started. I am consistently doing 3 miles every other day right now to get used to 3 miles; then will add on a mile a month.
And, anyone can truly do distance; it is just a different training and outlook and not being in a great hurry to see progress. Patience may be the right word.
Donna
Thank you, Heather, but I certainly hope that at about mile number 10, I dont ask myself this question:
WHAT WAS I THINKING? or constantly asking people, ARE WE THERE YET?
In all seriousness, I will be more than able to swim 14 miles straight before this swim takes place. I have already started. I am consistently doing 3 miles every other day right now to get used to 3 miles; then will add on a mile a month.
And, anyone can truly do distance; it is just a different training and outlook and not being in a great hurry to see progress. Patience may be the right word.
Donna
