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.
Lets hear it.
Ya this is the problem. My work schedule is difficult to get around. It can be a challenge just getting the 4 days in. What kind of practice numbers do you think would be inline with a swim of this magnitude? 20 miles per wk? Do you use a equation to derive this?....i.e: if your goal is X you should swim Y?
Your practice goals should be to eliminate all variables.
Your statement "I don't care how long it takes" is good attitude, but should not be considered a substitution for being "prepared" for how long it might take.
There is no such thing as a leisurely 38 mile swim.
If you can't schedule the training volume, I would consider some shorter swims this season. There are quite a few organized events available. In the 4-10 hour range... here are 7 www.8bridges.org
... or other Finger Lakes (non-events)
SKANEATELES - 16 miles
OWASCO - 11 miles
CAYUGA - 40 miles
SENECA - 38 miles
KEUKA - 20 miles
CANANDAIGUA - 15.5 miles
Ya this is the problem. My work schedule is difficult to get around. It can be a challenge just getting the 4 days in. What kind of practice numbers do you think would be inline with a swim of this magnitude? 20 miles per wk? Do you use a equation to derive this?....i.e: if your goal is X you should swim Y?
Your practice goals should be to eliminate all variables.
Your statement "I don't care how long it takes" is good attitude, but should not be considered a substitution for being "prepared" for how long it might take.
There is no such thing as a leisurely 38 mile swim.
If you can't schedule the training volume, I would consider some shorter swims this season. There are quite a few organized events available. In the 4-10 hour range... here are 7 www.8bridges.org
... or other Finger Lakes (non-events)
SKANEATELES - 16 miles
OWASCO - 11 miles
CAYUGA - 40 miles
SENECA - 38 miles
KEUKA - 20 miles
CANANDAIGUA - 15.5 miles
