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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Any thoughts on wearing a rash guard? This is my first OW swim event (only doing the 1 mile) and I do not want to invest in a wetsuit, but a long sleeved rash guard is in my budget; any one have any experience with wearing one in this race?
Are you wearing it for sun protection or "hickey" protection? A little vaseline or body glide on the neck, armpits, anywhere friction might happen, will protect you adequately from friction burns, especially if it's only one mile. Otherwise, it won't keep you warm and will just create extra drag in the water.
Any thoughts on wearing a rash guard? This is my first OW swim event (only doing the 1 mile) and I do not want to invest in a wetsuit, but a long sleeved rash guard is in my budget; any one have any experience with wearing one in this race?
Are you wearing it for sun protection or "hickey" protection? A little vaseline or body glide on the neck, armpits, anywhere friction might happen, will protect you adequately from friction burns, especially if it's only one mile. Otherwise, it won't keep you warm and will just create extra drag in the water.
