https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/24549/10k-open-water-swimming-questionsHi! I&#39;m new to the USMS forums and I have a couple of questions about open water 10K swimming. How much weekly yardage is typically needed in order to survive the swim? Also, how fast would I need to go to not be pulled off the course? I&#39;m not particularlyen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/263270?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:09:48 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:211ab2e1-48de-458c-93ea-f1a21e15113bFormer MemberIf you go to the main page of usms.org and click on competition, then open water long distance, then championships, you can find the 10K results for recent USMS championships. Last year in Huntington, NY three swimmers competed in your age group whose times ranged from 3:33 to 4:07; I&#39;m told they had adverse conditions. The 10K was last held in Clemson in 2002. I&#39;ve done a number of 5Ks myself but never had the opportunity to try 10K. I hope you give it a try - good luck!<div style="clear:both;"></div>