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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Todd
My first piece of advice is to stop your weight training now. Use that time to increase your swim training. You might find it useful to practice sighting in your pool swims. Finally, if you have the chance swim the course a couple of days ahead of the race. Swimming hard is not necessary on that day. Use the time to pick out prominent landmarks to help sighting in the race. It will help immensely with the navigation. Good luck.
Todd
My first piece of advice is to stop your weight training now. Use that time to increase your swim training. You might find it useful to practice sighting in your pool swims. Finally, if you have the chance swim the course a couple of days ahead of the race. Swimming hard is not necessary on that day. Use the time to pick out prominent landmarks to help sighting in the race. It will help immensely with the navigation. Good luck.
