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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Watch out, though. You do this swim, and you'll be hooked.
I can see that :-) I had a good visit with PT for the first time today to work on some things for my slight shoulder pain I've been experiencing. His assessment and plan has me excited as well.
I actually also entered a 1.2 miler two weeks before this 2.4 miler to get used to OW in a competitive environment. It is a calm pond so it should be a good confidence builder. Plus there is a free OW clinic the night before the 1.2 miler for all entrants. I'll be taking plenty of mental notes there.
Yeah my goal for these first two swim events of my life (First OW/First race) is to not DNF.
I'll have a kayaker familiar with the area with me for the Peak's to Portland swim and I told him to expect a slower pace and to do some navigating help for me, especially if I take a few "rest" backstroke shots.
Watch out, though. You do this swim, and you'll be hooked.
I can see that :-) I had a good visit with PT for the first time today to work on some things for my slight shoulder pain I've been experiencing. His assessment and plan has me excited as well.
I actually also entered a 1.2 miler two weeks before this 2.4 miler to get used to OW in a competitive environment. It is a calm pond so it should be a good confidence builder. Plus there is a free OW clinic the night before the 1.2 miler for all entrants. I'll be taking plenty of mental notes there.
Yeah my goal for these first two swim events of my life (First OW/First race) is to not DNF.
I'll have a kayaker familiar with the area with me for the Peak's to Portland swim and I told him to expect a slower pace and to do some navigating help for me, especially if I take a few "rest" backstroke shots.
