How much endurance training?

Hey, George, Even though I have found my "perfect stroke", I may actually, during the very long swim, make some changes to survive what the ocean may throw at me. So, I will never say never. Not only may I have to roll more, I may even have the wonderful opportunity of skipping breaths!! What fun, can't wait.!! But overall, I am very comfortable with how I swim, it feels "good" and "natural" for now. But in a general way, I don't plan on any more technical changes; only changes when the ocean gets angry, if she gets angry, on my long one. I hope to raise monies for Alzheimers because my mom is in the last stage of this dreadful disease. I plan on building a website shortly for the contributions that some companies in the states have signed up for. So starting January 15th, right after my 59th birthday, training starts for the long swim and will continue up to 3 weeks before the swim as I will be tapering. This is probably going to be the most difficult thing I have ever done; the training will probably be more difficult (both physical and mental) for 18 months in duration, so the swim itself may actually be a relief. So I am going after mega-distance and intensity training and interval training for a very long time. But I have to do this; I just hope my mom is still alive before the swim takes place, but if not, it will be in her honor. And Terry, you have a lot to offer people in the way of knowledge but please remember, sometimes it is not as important to be right as it is to be happy. Being humble, to me, is what makes a champion. How about it folks? back to endurance training vs technique, or with one of my latest replies, how much endurance is enough? Of course that will depend on the distances....Let the discussion continue. Your friend, Donna

Hey, George, Even though I have found my "perfect stroke", I may actually, during the very long swim, make some changes to survive what the ocean may throw at me. So, I will never say never. Not only may I have to roll more, I may even have the wonderful opportunity of skipping breaths!! What fun, can't wait.!! But overall, I am very comfortable with how I swim, it feels "good" and "natural" for now. But in a general way, I don't plan on any more technical changes; only changes when the ocean gets angry, if she gets angry, on my long one. I hope to raise monies for Alzheimers because my mom is in the last stage of this dreadful disease. I plan on building a website shortly for the contributions that some companies in the states have signed up for. So starting January 15th, right after my 59th birthday, training starts for the long swim and will continue up to 3 weeks before the swim as I will be tapering. This is probably going to be the most difficult thing I have ever done; the training will probably be more difficult (both physical and mental) for 18 months in duration, so the swim itself may actually be a relief. So I am going after mega-distance and intensity training and interval training for a very long time. But I have to do this; I just hope my mom is still alive before the swim takes place, but if not, it will be in her honor. And Terry, you have a lot to offer people in the way of knowledge but please remember, sometimes it is not as important to be right as it is to be happy. Being humble, to me, is what makes a champion. How about it folks? back to endurance training vs technique, or with one of my latest replies, how much endurance is enough? Of course that will depend on the distances....Let the discussion continue. Your friend, Donna