New to this forum, so hello!
I want to enter my first 1 mile open water swim event on July 9th, but I'm not sure if I'm ready. I've been swimming recreationally all my life but only recently have decided to get into this, so I've been training seriously for 2 and a half weeks. I can definitely do 25 laps nonstop in a 25 meter pool, and pushing myself can do 30.
Any opinions on if this is enough time? Am I fit enough or should I wait for a later event?
I'm going to train as if I'm going to enter and then see how I feel. Any recommendations for workouts in the three weeks till the event? If do three workouts a week, that gives me nine workouts.
At what point in those three weeks should I be able to do the necessary 70 or so laps?
Any recommendations on wetsuits?
Thank you so much,
Manny
If there is a semi- sheltered spot (Like behind a breakwater or in a more enclosed bay) you might try your open water practices there where there is less likelihood of being "tossed about." Also should help you start to learn how to navigate. Get a helpful experienced swimmer to come along and give you coaching. Finally never swim alone; safety in numbers....
Good luck!
If there is a semi- sheltered spot (Like behind a breakwater or in a more enclosed bay) you might try your open water practices there where there is less likelihood of being "tossed about." Also should help you start to learn how to navigate. Get a helpful experienced swimmer to come along and give you coaching. Finally never swim alone; safety in numbers....
Good luck!
