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.
Todd:
I just looked the EcoSwim up. Looks like great fun. Doubt I could do a 5K in 1:20 in the ocean, though. Mine was in an unusually serene Lake Michigan and was good enough to get me the statistical median in placing (and runned over by some of the grey caps = over 45 ).
Water temp also makes a difference for most folks. I prefer the 69 degrees that Lake Michigan gave me in Sept. to the 80+ you are likely to get in the Carribean. Anything 83 or over and I begin to fatigue after a couple miles. But then I train in a pool that's usually about 84 (my only option with schedule and budget).
It sounds like you have more than enough mental and physical stamina. Nothing to do but enjoy the scenery when you get there.
Todd:
I just looked the EcoSwim up. Looks like great fun. Doubt I could do a 5K in 1:20 in the ocean, though. Mine was in an unusually serene Lake Michigan and was good enough to get me the statistical median in placing (and runned over by some of the grey caps = over 45 ).
Water temp also makes a difference for most folks. I prefer the 69 degrees that Lake Michigan gave me in Sept. to the 80+ you are likely to get in the Carribean. Anything 83 or over and I begin to fatigue after a couple miles. But then I train in a pool that's usually about 84 (my only option with schedule and budget).
It sounds like you have more than enough mental and physical stamina. Nothing to do but enjoy the scenery when you get there.
