Hi:
Several of us in my Master's club are planning to compete in the 4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge swim next June. We're seeking suggestions for a good training program that will take us from the 3,000 we swim three mornings a week to the distance and time we need to complete this event successfully. Any and all suggestions will be welcome!
Mills
Parents
Former Member
Hi,
I swam the Chesapeake 1mi race (4.4 sold out) this past June. This was my first open water swim. I finished in about 52min. I plan to swim the 4.4mi race next June and I'm just looking to finish!
Regarding approaches, I agree that increased yardage and other open water events will produce a successful outcome. The other suggestion I have is that if you don't already, start to learn how to bi-lateral breathe. That was part of my problem because they told us to keep the buoy's on our right (I breathe to the left). Since then I have been focusing on bi-lateral breathing.
Finally, I practice by swimming 5,000yds/swim 4x/week. Hope this helps?
Tony
Hi,
I swam the Chesapeake 1mi race (4.4 sold out) this past June. This was my first open water swim. I finished in about 52min. I plan to swim the 4.4mi race next June and I'm just looking to finish!
Regarding approaches, I agree that increased yardage and other open water events will produce a successful outcome. The other suggestion I have is that if you don't already, start to learn how to bi-lateral breathe. That was part of my problem because they told us to keep the buoy's on our right (I breathe to the left). Since then I have been focusing on bi-lateral breathing.
Finally, I practice by swimming 5,000yds/swim 4x/week. Hope this helps?
Tony
