Have a 10K swim Aug. 19. I've been doing 4-5K twice a week in the pool for a few weeks, and the last four weeks have gone 3, 4, 5, and 4 (no wetsuit) miles in the ocean. I am confident I can finish based on today's fitness (and it's a surf exit/entry every 1.2 miles format).
Going to be away on vacation the remaining 3 weekends, near a warm (78 degree) ocean, so no issues having access to OW swimming, although nutrition might be different from my current 65 degree temps.....
Other than last weekend where I took a gel on the 4 miler, I have not been taking any nutrition or fresh water and max swim has been 2:15.
For the OW distances, advice as to what distances to swim the next three weekends, and how to alter training for the temps?
I signed up for swim to the moon 10k August 19. I am not the expert. It seems the longer distances in practice produce a better swim. This year, I have not been over 7000 yet. I hope for 10400 tomorrow. One coach especially emphasizes stroke technique. Speed sets can still be important for distance training. We want to practice nutrition. Aren't we just supposed to have fun. I wish you the best. :cane:
I signed up for swim to the moon 10k August 19. I am not the expert. It seems the longer distances in practice produce a better swim. This year, I have not been over 7000 yet. I hope for 10400 tomorrow. One coach especially emphasizes stroke technique. Speed sets can still be important for distance training. We want to practice nutrition. Aren't we just supposed to have fun. I wish you the best. :cane:
