On a "true" openwater course what do you consider an appropriate time conversion? By true I mean, no current, accurate distance not swimming into too many folks and not going off course.
Another way to ask is I went a 25:46 in an 2000M in a LCM pool. That is 1:17.5 per 100M. What could I expect to swim in an open water 1500M per 100?
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I wouldn't dare to try a conversion ratio. Every swimmer handles open water differently. There have been many times when I have beaten someon in open water who easily beats me in the pool (and vice versa). There are far too many variables - even in a controled open water event - that makes a standard conversion ratio remotely possible. Suffice it to say, however, you will go slower per 100m in OW than you do in the pool. After you have done a bunch of OW swims, you will then be better able to create your own personal conversion.
I wouldn't dare to try a conversion ratio. Every swimmer handles open water differently. There have been many times when I have beaten someon in open water who easily beats me in the pool (and vice versa). There are far too many variables - even in a controled open water event - that makes a standard conversion ratio remotely possible. Suffice it to say, however, you will go slower per 100m in OW than you do in the pool. After you have done a bunch of OW swims, you will then be better able to create your own personal conversion.
