I have my first OW swim in a week. The race will be 1.76 miles (3,100 yards). I have swum the 3,100 for time twice now. My pace is 1:18 per 100 yards in a 25 yard pool.
How realistic is this pace in OW?
There won't be any flip turns. There's the first time OW swimmer factor. I won't be wearing a wetsuit (which I wasn't in the pool). Ect, ect.
Thoughts? Thanks.
My open water pace seems to be a little faster than my pool pace. While my turns are very good, swimming short course pools doesn't let me develop good stroke rhythm before I stop to turn. Also, in open water, I enjoy the swim so much more so I fatigue less.
My open water pace seems to be a little faster than my pool pace. While my turns are very good, swimming short course pools doesn't let me develop good stroke rhythm before I stop to turn. Also, in open water, I enjoy the swim so much more so I fatigue less.
