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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I have a dumb question but gotta ask: Can I wear a watch during the GCBS? I don't use an alarm or pacing device, but kinda like to know how long I've been in the water. I know for pool swims USMS rules don't allow watches. I'd hate to wear one and find out afterwards that the finish wouldn't be official because of a watch. I'm a middle of the pack kinda guy, so hope nobody really cares much about who does/doesn't wear a watch while swimming distance in the open water.
I have a dumb question but gotta ask: Can I wear a watch during the GCBS? I don't use an alarm or pacing device, but kinda like to know how long I've been in the water. I know for pool swims USMS rules don't allow watches. I'd hate to wear one and find out afterwards that the finish wouldn't be official because of a watch. I'm a middle of the pack kinda guy, so hope nobody really cares much about who does/doesn't wear a watch while swimming distance in the open water.
