OK I got in. The most I have swam is 2 miles open water. I swim about 10K yards a week with 2 masters workouts a week. Now what. This race is 4.4 miles.
The race date is June 8. I think I can answer my own question... double (or triple!) my weekly yardage, hold yourself back on the start, finally, grit your teeth and "enjoy" gutting it out.
Ideas for training?:confused:
You'll do great, especially because it sounds like you've got a lot of open water experience. The race director of the Bay always give a detailed explanation of how the currents are running during the race day meeting, which is helpful for some last minute strategizing. Definitely pay attention to his instructions/advice. And finally, try to avoid getting too close to the bridge supports, especially around the shipping channel. The currents there are strong and create weird eddys that can suck you in; and before you know it you can be right up against a big concrete pylon - yikes! (Does it sound like I'm describing my first Bay experience? Yeah, it might.)
You'll do great, especially because it sounds like you've got a lot of open water experience. The race director of the Bay always give a detailed explanation of how the currents are running during the race day meeting, which is helpful for some last minute strategizing. Definitely pay attention to his instructions/advice. And finally, try to avoid getting too close to the bridge supports, especially around the shipping channel. The currents there are strong and create weird eddys that can suck you in; and before you know it you can be right up against a big concrete pylon - yikes! (Does it sound like I'm describing my first Bay experience? Yeah, it might.)
