I have entered the Swim Around Lido Key event for April 14th. It is about a 7mile swim. The longest I’ve done previous is 3 miles, and that’s sorta like a long workout - took me 74 minutes. Seven miles is a bit longer and I’m wishing for some friendly advice.
Would anyone like to help me in my training for this? I’m wondering about the last week, or “taper week”.
I don’t think I should cut back to much less than 5-6000/day, but maybe I’m wrong here. I’m getting in 8-10,000 on Saturdays now, and have to limit my weekday swims to 5-6000 as it is. I just figure I want to be rested, but don’t want to over do the resting.
Thanks in advance!
Oh I'm so sorry you had a bad experience, but remember, every event is a learning experience. Hopefully your next one will be a bit better and more fun, for sure.
Two suggestions... bring candied ginger (Penzay's spices carries it) or ginger ale to help sooth the belly. And see if you may be swallowing water while you swim. In chop, it can't always be helped, but maybe see if you're blowing out through your nose underwater instead of with your mouth. You may be sucking in more than you realize.
Oh I'm so sorry you had a bad experience, but remember, every event is a learning experience. Hopefully your next one will be a bit better and more fun, for sure.
Two suggestions... bring candied ginger (Penzay's spices carries it) or ginger ale to help sooth the belly. And see if you may be swallowing water while you swim. In chop, it can't always be helped, but maybe see if you're blowing out through your nose underwater instead of with your mouth. You may be sucking in more than you realize.
