I'm training for my first 10K swim, in October. I have planned and am sticking to monthly yardage increases and a couple of longer "long swims" each month. In May my "long swims" were 3.5 miles, this month I'll bump that up to 4.0
Here's my question. I'm trying to see which of my training habits from other sports translate well to swim training. Specifically, I also do ultra-distance trail running, and when I am comfortable doing a "50K weekend" (30K Saturday, 20K Sunday) then I know I'm ready for a 50K race.
Will the same be roughly true for my swimming? If I'm comfortable doing a 3 mile swim one day and another 3 the next day, am I ready for 6?
Thanks everyone. good advice. I just swam 4.1 miles yerserday and felt fine then and now. Will do the 10K distance before my event as you all suggest to get the full feel for the distance.
Thanks everyone. good advice. I just swam 4.1 miles yerserday and felt fine then and now. Will do the 10K distance before my event as you all suggest to get the full feel for the distance.
