I've been training for my first open-water swim in a lap pool. The event is only one mile and I've been swimming it in about 29 minutes. Is that fast or not? I'm not entirely sure. Also, how does lap pool swimming translate to open water in terms of time. I know I need to take into consideration the sighting, temperature and not having walls to stop at/push off, but should I expect to swim it in 29 minutes? Or is that unrealistic?:cane:
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LOL Coyote! 30 minutes is about my time for the mile, I am not fast by any means, but do finish in the middle (usually). To say if you will be faster or not depends on how accurately they measured the course, and your ability to stay on track....which is a skill I lack. YouTube - ‪IMG_0005.MOV‬
Dont be intimidated tho.... at my very first open water swim, a cable swim, a few years ago I remember this pretty young thing, about as big as ONE of my legs, running to the front of the pack before the start. Looking at her I thought "Wow, bet she is fast!" I will never forget the sight of her hanging onto the cable, sucking air as I swam by her 200 yards into the swim. Just hang loose and have a good time.:)
LOL Coyote! 30 minutes is about my time for the mile, I am not fast by any means, but do finish in the middle (usually). To say if you will be faster or not depends on how accurately they measured the course, and your ability to stay on track....which is a skill I lack. YouTube - ‪IMG_0005.MOV‬
Dont be intimidated tho.... at my very first open water swim, a cable swim, a few years ago I remember this pretty young thing, about as big as ONE of my legs, running to the front of the pack before the start. Looking at her I thought "Wow, bet she is fast!" I will never forget the sight of her hanging onto the cable, sucking air as I swam by her 200 yards into the swim. Just hang loose and have a good time.:)
