Just wondering if I need to eat/drink during a 5 mile swim. It's not a race just working up to it to see how it feels.
I am currently swimming about 10k-12k/week. The longest swim I've done is a 3.5 miler and it wasn't particularly challenging but i was also going slower than normal.
At what distance do I need to starting fueling up or seriously considering nutrition?
It really depends upon you. I've known people to get by on a big bowl of oatmeal an hour-plus prior to a 10k. Also depends upon the water temp, air temp, etc.
If you have time to practice, do that. Throw some Gu or PB packets in your jammers; if you feel yourself start to drag, eat one. Drink up a lot of water prior to jumping in. You can pee while swimming! (Good skill to have for marathons anyway.)
Know thyself, swimmer. :)
It really depends upon you. I've known people to get by on a big bowl of oatmeal an hour-plus prior to a 10k. Also depends upon the water temp, air temp, etc.
If you have time to practice, do that. Throw some Gu or PB packets in your jammers; if you feel yourself start to drag, eat one. Drink up a lot of water prior to jumping in. You can pee while swimming! (Good skill to have for marathons anyway.)
Know thyself, swimmer. :)
