how to train to swim a 1/2 mile in open water in 4 weeks

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Im a good swimmer I swam in high school 10 years ago and im active in sports I just dont know what kind of work out to do to train in the next 4 weeks to swim the half mile leg of a sprint triathlon so any help will be great I can swim about a mile non stop right now just needing to do more to drop my time and get faster I havent timed it but I say I can probbly do it in 15 mins and want to be at a 12 or 13 min
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 11 years ago
    You're approximately 28 years old and a former high school swimmer. It certainly seems you'll do fine. I recommend you hit the pool 3 times weekly and incorporate some sets you recall from high school. Sighting in an open water swim can be a huge challenge BUT I presume the 1/2 mile swim of triathlon will be very simple. If you are very confident in your ability and fitness, use the swimmers in the race for your orientation on the course. Hitting the pool a half-dozen times will improve your time surprisingly. Best of luck.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 11 years ago
    You're approximately 28 years old and a former high school swimmer. It certainly seems you'll do fine. I recommend you hit the pool 3 times weekly and incorporate some sets you recall from high school. Sighting in an open water swim can be a huge challenge BUT I presume the 1/2 mile swim of triathlon will be very simple. If you are very confident in your ability and fitness, use the swimmers in the race for your orientation on the course. Hitting the pool a half-dozen times will improve your time surprisingly. Best of luck.
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