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:
Besides the recommendations from other members, if I were you, I would try to swim at least 7K in a practice swim in the venue 2-3 weeks ahead of time. You should also be practicing feeding (i.e., hydration or fueling) during your workouts, if you are not already doing so. Nearly all the experienced elite swimmers stick 2-4 gel packs in their swimsuits in a 10K, so if they miss a feeding, they can always take a gel pack at their convenience. Most people would not do a 2-3 hour run without drinking something, so swimmers should not do a 2-3 hour swim without refueling. Good luck.
Besides the recommendations from other members, if I were you, I would try to swim at least 7K in a practice swim in the venue 2-3 weeks ahead of time. You should also be practicing feeding (i.e., hydration or fueling) during your workouts, if you are not already doing so. Nearly all the experienced elite swimmers stick 2-4 gel packs in their swimsuits in a 10K, so if they miss a feeding, they can always take a gel pack at their convenience. Most people would not do a 2-3 hour run without drinking something, so swimmers should not do a 2-3 hour swim without refueling. Good luck.
