wants to swim 1/2 miles in ocean without stopping by Sept.
Former Member
Hello,
I would like to be able to swim 1/2 miles in the ocean by September. I currently can swim one length of a 25 yd. pool without stopping but have to recover before I can swim the next length.
What should I be doing to prepare for this 1/2 mile swim?
What techniques can I use to increase the length of swimming from 1 pool length to 2 pool length etc.?
I can really only swim doing the back stroke and need to do the crawl for the 1/2 mile swim.
I am really lost. I am over weight but exercise 5x a week.
Please help!
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Former Member
This is some good advice. I'd add you might want to work with a coach or someone who knows about proper technique too. When you become more efficient in water you'll be using less energy and can go farther. Good luck - you can do it! Mike
This is some good advice. I'd add you might want to work with a coach or someone who knows about proper technique too. When you become more efficient in water you'll be using less energy and can go farther. Good luck - you can do it! Mike
