https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/24357/5-mile-race-training-plansI&#39;m new to the forum, but have learned a lot from the site before I joined. I&#39;ve registered for a 5-mile lake swim in late July and I&#39;m not sure where to start for a training plan. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a plan or anythingen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/261761?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:50:25 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:dc3f0a8a-7f77-46fc-b4a1-79ef5913ff16Former MemberI had the same goal. I trained by swimming half the distance 3-4x / week for a couple of months. When the event came, I was ready. Made it in 2 hours and 15 min. I was 50 yo.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/261710?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:49:30 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:022a09b9-15b3-4f64-9b4a-ae1d9aba3e9aFormer Member5 miles about 2 hrs swimming. You have to be able to swim for at least 2 hrs. You should do your regular workouts with a longer swim of at least 2 hrs once a week.<div style="clear:both;"></div>