I *think* I know the answer to this but I wanted to confirm -
Getting ready to swim the 25K USMS OW swim next Saturday. And yeah, yeah, I know everyone on here is going to say that doing the 25 is crazy. But it will be done. :wiggle: Insert loco smiley here.
I also signed up for USA-S GA Senior State meet which is 5 days after the 25K. The meet is the following Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Is it just asking for an injury to race that soon after the 25K? I've never done that kind of distance before. Or can I swim a couple of events (I will scratch finals) if I feel fine and nothing is hurting me? Or should I just expect to feel terrible for a week after the swim?
I've never been in better shape in my life. That's probably a good thing with the 25K coming up.
Thanks!
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So you have 4 full days to rest? Hmm? Well, only you will be able to determine how fatigued you are after a few days rest. I would base my decision upon an easy recovery workout on the Wednesday prior to the meet. If I felt like trash and my joints and muscles were still recovering, it would seem wise to skip the meet and live to swim another day.
Good luck in the 25K. There's another certified insane member on here with aspirations to swim this same event. You two should undergo joint therapy. :)
So you have 4 full days to rest? Hmm? Well, only you will be able to determine how fatigued you are after a few days rest. I would base my decision upon an easy recovery workout on the Wednesday prior to the meet. If I felt like trash and my joints and muscles were still recovering, it would seem wise to skip the meet and live to swim another day.
Good luck in the 25K. There's another certified insane member on here with aspirations to swim this same event. You two should undergo joint therapy. :)
