My club is putting on the 10K ow National Championships next summer.
I like ow swimming and think I would like to try the 10K.
I have completed several ow 5K's with no problem at all (I've enjoyed them)
My best time is 1:27 and i'm 54 years old. I swim about 15,000 meters/yards per week.
How much more would I need to swim to complete the 10K?
What type of training should one do to get ready for a 10K
The course is an easy double loop in a lake that tends to be non-wavy.
Any advice would be appreciated. If you think it would be a bad idea for me to do it please say so.
My biggest fear is shoulder injury and burn-out! :confused:
Thanks for the wonderful advice. The comments are getting me fired up and in the mood to train a bit more!
I am going to ponder over some of this advice, devise some sort of plan, then most likely be back on this thread asking more questions.
The water will most likely be around 80 degrees. It is much more likely to be too warm than cold. I am thinking I can finish anywhere from 3 hours to 3:10. I am very steady although I've never gone longer than 1:35 in my life so maybe I will be surprised. I'm going to think positive though and assume i'll be fairly steady.
Thanks for the wonderful advice. The comments are getting me fired up and in the mood to train a bit more!
I am going to ponder over some of this advice, devise some sort of plan, then most likely be back on this thread asking more questions.
The water will most likely be around 80 degrees. It is much more likely to be too warm than cold. I am thinking I can finish anywhere from 3 hours to 3:10. I am very steady although I've never gone longer than 1:35 in my life so maybe I will be surprised. I'm going to think positive though and assume i'll be fairly steady.
