First Swim- Am I ready????

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2008-09-11 9:15 AM


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Subject: First Swim- Am I ready????

Ok, my sprint it just over two weeks away.  The swim portion is 1/3 of a miles or 533 yards.  This morning in the pool I was able to swim 800 yards before I had to stop.  Have I built enought "cushion" for my swim portion.  I was hoping I can use the next two weeks to practioce my stroke and sighting...

The swim by the way is an open water swim and I was able to just do one so far.  With the weather getting colder I dont think I will have a chance to do another before the race.

 Am I ready?  And what suggestion do you have for the next two weeks...

 

2008-09-11 9:42 AM
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Subject: RE: First Swim- Am I ready????
sounds like you're good to go to me...
2008-09-11 9:57 AM
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Training suggestion for the next 2 weeks? Please.
2008-09-11 10:02 AM
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You should be fine. Just remember that during the race you do not have to do the freestyle stroke the entire time. If you need a break, or get tired, then switch out to the breaststroke. The goal is to get through the swim. You will do great!

As for between now and then. I would continue to try and build distance to that 800. Nothing crazy though. Plus, work in some sighting drills into your stroke. I only practice sighting the week of a race after I found what works best for me. From there, use all your skills of sighting during the race, e.g. sighting bouys, people, shore, etc... to help guide you.
2008-09-11 10:16 AM
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What is the best way to sight.  The only way i can do it now is to switch to doggie paddle.  But this kills my stroke and it take a few seconds to get it back.
2008-09-11 1:09 PM
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So most of you think to try to build over the 800 or should I keep with the 800 and practice sightings.  I know this will take a lot of energy...

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