I've been swimming for 5 months. I had to learn to swim, then breath bi-laterally. I have swam in open water four times. I have a kayaker next to me so I don't swim in circles. I can swim a mile in open water. I swim three days a week. A mile two days and a half mile on work week days.
Am I ready? I've never swam like this and am very anxious. Also what should my training be like the week before my swim? What should I eat?
My opinion is that if you have questions about whether you can do it, you probably shouldn't do it, for safety reasons. Jitters are one thing but the lack of confidence in your ability to do the distance is another.
My opinion is that if you have questions about whether you can do it, you probably shouldn't do it, for safety reasons. Jitters are one thing but the lack of confidence in your ability to do the distance is another.