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:
My buddy Paul and I have been talking about doing this swim for years. It has to be the premier open water swim in the US! I don't know of any other swim only event that draws so many entrants. He is a triathlete; I'm a swimmer. I think it draws both but maybe more triathletes, just for the challenge. So what if you don't get in? Just to be able to SAY you were able to complete it is an accomplishment. Kudos to the organizers, no matter whether I get in or not.
My buddy Paul and I have been talking about doing this swim for years. It has to be the premier open water swim in the US! I don't know of any other swim only event that draws so many entrants. He is a triathlete; I'm a swimmer. I think it draws both but maybe more triathletes, just for the challenge. So what if you don't get in? Just to be able to SAY you were able to complete it is an accomplishment. Kudos to the organizers, no matter whether I get in or not.
