Workouts for Open Water Swim??

www.triathletemag.com/story.cfm This article inspired me into open water swimming. Kostich's recommended workout is the basis for how I now train, although alter it for my ability and time. I suggest scaling the distances based upon the distance you intend to swim. I shorten each swim by 100M, but only swim events less than 2 miles. Paddles scare me based on the shoulder war stories I've heard. Hope this helps...

www.triathletemag.com/story.cfm This article inspired me into open water swimming. Kostich's recommended workout is the basis for how I now train, although alter it for my ability and time. I suggest scaling the distances based upon the distance you intend to swim. I shorten each swim by 100M, but only swim events less than 2 miles. Paddles scare me based on the shoulder war stories I've heard. Hope this helps...