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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Thanks for the feedback E=H2O. I don't think I was amped or excited at all, actually very relaxed and enjoyin the swim. I think I got a spasm/stitch from the sustained exertion; first time swimming over an hour non-stop. My question is why did this stitch radiate up into my right shoulder joint? It was also a numb feeling. This was all on my rght side only, left was absolutely fine. Has anyone had this before or know what it might be and how to avoid it? It really slowed me down for 600m until I worked it out slowly.... The last 400m I actually improved from it a fair bit.
Thanks!!
Thanks for the feedback E=H2O. I don't think I was amped or excited at all, actually very relaxed and enjoyin the swim. I think I got a spasm/stitch from the sustained exertion; first time swimming over an hour non-stop. My question is why did this stitch radiate up into my right shoulder joint? It was also a numb feeling. This was all on my rght side only, left was absolutely fine. Has anyone had this before or know what it might be and how to avoid it? It really slowed me down for 600m until I worked it out slowly.... The last 400m I actually improved from it a fair bit.
Thanks!!
