I have 10k ocean swim experience but want to venture to marathon swim training, this being 24-26 miles. My best 10k is 3hrs 21 min and my best river swim for 4.8 was 2hrs 10 min. I learned to swim late in life 29 and have been gaining open water skills. I'm now a master swimmer and want to swim the above distance. How many months training to reach the above goal , mileage necessary, and swim workouts? I realize currents and weather conditions are a factor in the successful completion for this distance as well. Thank you.
Leonard,
I appreciate your reply. It puts things in perspective. I'm trained in ultra distance endurance events, but I look at training and finishing a marathon swim a unique challenge. Also I appreciate the links and will update on this forum my training as I pursue my goal. Any info is welcomed and I look forward to future posts from experienced swimmers out there.
Leonard,
I appreciate your reply. It puts things in perspective. I'm trained in ultra distance endurance events, but I look at training and finishing a marathon swim a unique challenge. Also I appreciate the links and will update on this forum my training as I pursue my goal. Any info is welcomed and I look forward to future posts from experienced swimmers out there.
