Howdy -
I'm swimming to get in shape. I've been here before but started my training wrong and hurt the shoulders and stopped (few years back now). Weight and time kept increasing and I'm back. I can do a 1700-2400 yd workout in a SCY pool now without much difficulty (been back a bit over a month, lost 15 lbs and doing some PT proactively for the shoulder support muscles, feeling better). Well someone at work talked to me about a swim they are going to (Peak's to Portland swim to benefit the Portland, ME YMCA). It is "only" 2.4 miles, open water, in the ocean (Atlantic in July.. 50s for water temp?).
I am going to hit search here for training but looking for suggestions. I have just over 3 months to train (middle July). The other day I did 900yds without rest (I know, not a big deal but compared to a month ago, not bad) but that was a SCY pool with turns/kicks every 25yds.
So... What is a good strategy from going from "0 to 2 miles"? Our masters class is an informal class that is a workout group that meets 2 nights a week. We have a coach who runs swim teams for younger kids and has given great help on stroke so I'll be talking to her for thoughts but I wonder where I should be and when to get to that 2.4 miles by mid July?
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Howdy -
So... What is a good strategy from going from "0 to 2 miles"? ....but I wonder where I should be and when to get to that 2.4 miles by mid July?
400 yd, 800 yd, 1650 yd, 3300 yd, 5000 yd. The last one is an over-swim. I suggest for 2 reasons. First is that you will have no doubt in your mind about your ability to finish, and second, 2 miles in the ocean will feel like 3 miles in the pool.
However, you greatest challenge will be the 50+ degree water. Read Dover Solo for a great description on how to train for cold water. I've gone from a 83° pool to the 53° San Francisco Bay without preparing physically, but I don't recommend it. Nevertheless, if you are very fit, and you don't panic, you will be able to generate enough heat to stay warm. (It also sounds like you have a little insulation)
Howdy -
So... What is a good strategy from going from "0 to 2 miles"? ....but I wonder where I should be and when to get to that 2.4 miles by mid July?
400 yd, 800 yd, 1650 yd, 3300 yd, 5000 yd. The last one is an over-swim. I suggest for 2 reasons. First is that you will have no doubt in your mind about your ability to finish, and second, 2 miles in the ocean will feel like 3 miles in the pool.
However, you greatest challenge will be the 50+ degree water. Read Dover Solo for a great description on how to train for cold water. I've gone from a 83° pool to the 53° San Francisco Bay without preparing physically, but I don't recommend it. Nevertheless, if you are very fit, and you don't panic, you will be able to generate enough heat to stay warm. (It also sounds like you have a little insulation)
