I'm 56 years old, swimming three times a week. The distance is one mile in 33 minutes. I feel I should be swimming faster. Is 33 min. mile slow for my age, need some feedback.:confused:
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On another thread someone mentioned swimming in a pool you rest on your turns, it is easier than swimming a mile of openwater swimming. I do not believe that you must make your turns count and use great effort in the turns.
Yes, this had occured to me. While I don't have any immediate plans to swim OW (although there is a little ocean not too far from here), I was planning on doing some long course work in over the summer when I visit my mother in Indianapolis. By then a mile (or two, I hope) won't be an issue on a short course, and I'm curious to see how it feels long.
I think you so right, the fact that I'm working my heart and lungs is the key t better health. I started swimming Oct 06' a 37 minute mile, now I'm 33 minute, my body did ajust to that speed. Thanks
