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.
Do not go out with the masses, that is very good advice. One there will be less hitting, kicking and goggle losing by following the herd. Also, justing by holding a steady pace you should be able to kick it in at the end as those around you are falling away.
Three days to recover from anything greater than a 1000 meters is not unusal for those of us greater than 36 years of age. If you can get a massage after the race that will help the recovery but let nature take its course with your body and rest.
Do not go out with the masses, that is very good advice. One there will be less hitting, kicking and goggle losing by following the herd. Also, justing by holding a steady pace you should be able to kick it in at the end as those around you are falling away.
Three days to recover from anything greater than a 1000 meters is not unusal for those of us greater than 36 years of age. If you can get a massage after the race that will help the recovery but let nature take its course with your body and rest.
