Anyone have a reasonably accurate approximation of how their SCY pace per 100 translates when swimming open water? Assuming calm conditions and no navigation issues I'm curious what other people would use to estimate a 5K OW time based on say a 1000 SCY time of 12:30. Any thoughts?
In the pool, I've got 1000 yards before those damn flip turns start taking their toll. I suppose after a while they must take a such a toll that any time advantage from the push off is more than negated by the overall fatigue that sets in. As such I would think if you did open turns then your pool speed would actually still be equal if not faster?
Dave Radcliff shares some interesting thoughts in this FloSwimming interview (the relevant section is from ~1:30-3:15). He used open turns en route to a national record in the 500 last year.
I can usually stave off oxygen deficit breathing every two, but especially for older athletes, open turns may be effective in short-course distance events.
In the pool, I've got 1000 yards before those damn flip turns start taking their toll. I suppose after a while they must take a such a toll that any time advantage from the push off is more than negated by the overall fatigue that sets in. As such I would think if you did open turns then your pool speed would actually still be equal if not faster?
Dave Radcliff shares some interesting thoughts in this FloSwimming interview (the relevant section is from ~1:30-3:15). He used open turns en route to a national record in the 500 last year.
I can usually stave off oxygen deficit breathing every two, but especially for older athletes, open turns may be effective in short-course distance events.
