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.
A reasonable rule-of-thumb is to aim to swim your target distance every week for at least several months. For a 35-mile swim, that's about 61,000 yards per week. That's a lot of swimming; but then, a 35-mile swim is a very long swim.
that was good to hear. I am planning a "long" swim in aug. 21.5km. once the lake ice melts i will start swimming outside 3-4 times a week with 3-4 pool swims. from april through May I should be up to 20km a week. in june and july even longer if I can find enough swimming partners.
A reasonable rule-of-thumb is to aim to swim your target distance every week for at least several months. For a 35-mile swim, that's about 61,000 yards per week. That's a lot of swimming; but then, a 35-mile swim is a very long swim.
that was good to hear. I am planning a "long" swim in aug. 21.5km. once the lake ice melts i will start swimming outside 3-4 times a week with 3-4 pool swims. from april through May I should be up to 20km a week. in june and july even longer if I can find enough swimming partners.
