I have some experience with open water swimming via triathlon (many swims in the 1500-2000 range, and have done the Grand Cayman mile swim twice.) I want to try some longer swims, maybe a 5K length. I am doing 2500-2800 meters with my masters swim group, 3X per week. I feel that I probably need to up the ante a bit, but how much? (I also am biking competitively, getting in 150-180 miles per week.) And should I be doing some continuous swims, rather than the intervals of 100-300 that our coaches typically set out for us. I am not a lifetime swimmer, but have been at it for several years. Do my 100 meter repeats on 1:55 or sometimes I can manage 5 or 6 on1:50. Age 51
No experience with cold water swimming to speak of, so I am considering mainly 75-80 degrees F as ideal. Any advice would be appreciated.
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When we swam accross Lake Ontario in 1964 the swimmers were spread 13 miles apart, I headed for Scarboro Bluffs, Abou heif headed for Port Credit.
Training 1hr, 2 hrs, once or twice a day, lots of 100s 200s and 500s. at race pace. I do not think you should train faster than you are going to race. Be sure to take off 1 day a week.
When we swam accross Lake Ontario in 1964 the swimmers were spread 13 miles apart, I headed for Scarboro Bluffs, Abou heif headed for Port Credit.
Training 1hr, 2 hrs, once or twice a day, lots of 100s 200s and 500s. at race pace. I do not think you should train faster than you are going to race. Be sure to take off 1 day a week.
