Hi everyone, I'm hoping you might be able to help or point me in the right direction: I've been in the pool consistently training since Feb. Did the Chesa Bay Mile on Sunday, nice conditions. I'm very comfortable at this distance, in rough water. I'm at about 3k yards in the pool. I train about 3x per week in the pool. Here's my question -- there's a 3-mile ocean race I'd like to do in July -- about 7 weeks. I've never completed that distance. Is there enough time to increase my yardage w/o overtraining? If so, can you point me in the direction of a good plan? I honestly just get in the pool, swim whatever feels good and challenging to me, increasing yardage each week by about 10%. I don't think I can get away with this loosey-goosey style at 3 miles! Let me know what you think. Thanks!!!
erin - if you're comfortable in open water I do not anticipate you having any problems. 9K weekly in the pool and the Chesapeake 1-Mile Swim should have you capable for a typical 5K, but if you do have any reservations or do not like conditions do not hesitate to DNS or DNF. You did not mention your time for the 1-mile swim. As miketyson notes you should anticipate being in the water on the order of 75 - 120 minutes. best of luck.
erin - if you're comfortable in open water I do not anticipate you having any problems. 9K weekly in the pool and the Chesapeake 1-Mile Swim should have you capable for a typical 5K, but if you do have any reservations or do not like conditions do not hesitate to DNS or DNF. You did not mention your time for the 1-mile swim. As miketyson notes you should anticipate being in the water on the order of 75 - 120 minutes. best of luck.
