Maybe this should go in OW, but I'm curious to know how times compare pool to open water, if anyone can help.
I realise that weather conditions play a part, but lets assume that the lake is nice and flat and around 76F and I'm not wearing a wetsuit.
If I managed 23.50 for 1500SCM what can I realistically expect as a time for 2 laps of a 750m lake course?
I have to agree with PWB. I have yet to see any real similar times between OW events of the same distances. One event I'll get out and think I killed it. Then, the next I'll be 2-3 minutes slower but know I swam harder. There are so many variables. As a general rule if you have to put a time I'd say an OW mile is about 2 minutes slower than a 1650, but who really knows.
I have to agree with PWB. I have yet to see any real similar times between OW events of the same distances. One event I'll get out and think I killed it. Then, the next I'll be 2-3 minutes slower but know I swam harder. There are so many variables. As a general rule if you have to put a time I'd say an OW mile is about 2 minutes slower than a 1650, but who really knows.
