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:
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Salty & Treebox,
I've decided to join the club in Chrystal City (23rd and Chrystal Drive). Its about $750/yr with all the fees and even more for 6 months as you pay a premium for month to month. However, It is just so convenient to my work/home. Let me know when you plan to start open water - I'll try join you though am a slow swimmer (~32min miles).
Years ago I used to swim across Gunston Cove at Ft Belvoir. That's about 20 minutes south of here. I've been meaning to find out about swimming in local lakes such as Accotink Lake. Does anyone know of a good open water spot in the area? Is it advisable to swim in the Potomac above DC?
Salty & Treebox,
I've decided to join the club in Chrystal City (23rd and Chrystal Drive). Its about $750/yr with all the fees and even more for 6 months as you pay a premium for month to month. However, It is just so convenient to my work/home. Let me know when you plan to start open water - I'll try join you though am a slow swimmer (~32min miles).
Years ago I used to swim across Gunston Cove at Ft Belvoir. That's about 20 minutes south of here. I've been meaning to find out about swimming in local lakes such as Accotink Lake. Does anyone know of a good open water spot in the area? Is it advisable to swim in the Potomac above DC?
