Hello,
I am a new USMS member. I joined because I signed up for an upcoming 5 mile race in the open water in Maryland. Does anyone have tips for a newbie to open water races? My endurance is pretty good, but I hired a personal trainer to try and lose some pounds doing dryland workouts, as well as running, even though I hate running with a passion.
Thanks for any help/advice!
Nick, when is the event? If it's later in the summer, you'd do well to increase your long swims each week (do it once/week) by about 3-500yds at most each week. Increase your long swim yardage 3 weeks in a row, then have an easier day. Try to get in the pool at least 4-5 times a week if you can. And I've learned through the years, stretch, stretch, stretch every night or you'll get stiff.
Message me your email through this site and I can send you a training spreadsheet I've used in the past to build yardage.
Nick, when is the event? If it's later in the summer, you'd do well to increase your long swims each week (do it once/week) by about 3-500yds at most each week. Increase your long swim yardage 3 weeks in a row, then have an easier day. Try to get in the pool at least 4-5 times a week if you can. And I've learned through the years, stretch, stretch, stretch every night or you'll get stiff.
Message me your email through this site and I can send you a training spreadsheet I've used in the past to build yardage.
