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.
How many days a week should I be training in the pool to prep for this 5k? 4 days/week should be sufficient?
I just did a 5K last month for the first time, but it was my fourth open water swim. 4-5 days per week is my norm, but after fatiguing in this summer's 3K, I took the last four weeks before my 5K and upped the training to 6 times/week and making sure that I swam a non-stop 5K distance in the pool at least twice during that period. Worked wonders. Felt good and bested my goal time. (Swam it in 1:20 to put my level of fitness in perspective)
In the interest of full disclosure, my idea of a nutrition regimen is beer and burgers.:drink: But then I always argue that what speed I give up in weight and drag, I gain in insulation against the cold water temps.
Good luck.
How many days a week should I be training in the pool to prep for this 5k? 4 days/week should be sufficient?
I just did a 5K last month for the first time, but it was my fourth open water swim. 4-5 days per week is my norm, but after fatiguing in this summer's 3K, I took the last four weeks before my 5K and upped the training to 6 times/week and making sure that I swam a non-stop 5K distance in the pool at least twice during that period. Worked wonders. Felt good and bested my goal time. (Swam it in 1:20 to put my level of fitness in perspective)
In the interest of full disclosure, my idea of a nutrition regimen is beer and burgers.:drink: But then I always argue that what speed I give up in weight and drag, I gain in insulation against the cold water temps.
Good luck.
