I have been swimming for some time now. I usually do about 4000 yards four days per week. I have never done a long distance swim. I'm not sure why but I have been tossing the idea around in my head to swim a 30-38 mile Fresh water swim at the end of August. I'm not concerned about the time it takes. I'm thinking I would need a support crew, nutrition while underway, lights etc. etc. I would appreciate any feedback and insight you could lend regarding workouts to build up, experiences, recommended suit, food, etc. etc.
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Hmmmm...simple math just doesn't add up.
4000 x 4 days a week = 16000 yards
16000 / 1760 yards (mile) = 9.09 miles per week
And you're planning to attempt a 30+ mile swim at one time in 6 months from now?? Honestly, you either need to change this goal swim, or you have to have a serious increase in pool/OW practice time.
I've never done a long distance swim like that, but I can tell you that 4000 yard practices a few days a week won't cut it for a 30 miler swim.
4000 yard practices will barely get you ready for long distance pool swims.
Need to up your swimming distances, and get time training in the outdoor OWs as well.
Hmmmm...simple math just doesn't add up.
4000 x 4 days a week = 16000 yards
16000 / 1760 yards (mile) = 9.09 miles per week
And you're planning to attempt a 30+ mile swim at one time in 6 months from now?? Honestly, you either need to change this goal swim, or you have to have a serious increase in pool/OW practice time.
I've never done a long distance swim like that, but I can tell you that 4000 yard practices a few days a week won't cut it for a 30 miler swim.
4000 yard practices will barely get you ready for long distance pool swims.
Need to up your swimming distances, and get time training in the outdoor OWs as well.
