Hi all. I am about 8 weeks out from a 5K Lake Swim. I am a strong pool swimmer but never done this distance in "open" water - pretty new here. I am convinced I can muscle though it if need be, but would like to make a competitive age group showing.
I am training almost exclusively in pool, so looking for advice, links, or books on workouts, distances, pace, taper (?), etc. Thanks for any advice.
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I did a 5 mile open water swim ( La Jolla ) and had never swam more than 2.5 miles. I trained by swimming in the Ocean 2 to 3 times a week, and doing at least 2.5 miles each time. I got to a point where I could swim 2.5 @ a 34 minute pace and not be exhausted when I finished. My 5 mile race was fine,..up to 3.5 miles when I was nit exhausted, but tired and sort of depressed. Now....I have no fear of trying 6 miles.
I did a 5 mile open water swim ( La Jolla ) and had never swam more than 2.5 miles. I trained by swimming in the Ocean 2 to 3 times a week, and doing at least 2.5 miles each time. I got to a point where I could swim 2.5 @ a 34 minute pace and not be exhausted when I finished. My 5 mile race was fine,..up to 3.5 miles when I was nit exhausted, but tired and sort of depressed. Now....I have no fear of trying 6 miles.
