5k swim challenge - any takers?

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JulesR Jul 2021 11:52pm, 9 Jul 2021 26,379 posts	0 JulesR First decent Loch length swim today down Loch Ard. It ended up being 3.5k as we managed to navigate badly down a narrow Loch which was impressive. Speed definitely slower than 5k event prediction, as flat calm at the start became quite choppy against after the first 15 mins. But it’s a start and another Loch length planned for next week as Event date appears to be next month.
ITG 🇮🇸 Jul 2021 9:27am, 10 Jul 2021 12,950 posts	0 ITG 🇮🇸 Brilliant, Jules!
Sushi. Jul 2021 10:03am, 10 Jul 2021 29,926 posts	0 Sushi. I think I may have to pull out of the challenge. They've changed to swim session length and I'm not sure I can squeeze 5k into 90mins.
ITG 🇮🇸 Jul 2021 10:05am, 10 Jul 2021 12,954 posts	0 ITG 🇮🇸 Yikes, that's tough, Sushi. Don't pull out - just transform it into a "how far can I swim in 90 min" challenge. Or beg for an extension by explaining the challenge?
Sushi. Jul 2021 10:11am, 10 Jul 2021 29,927 posts	0 Sushi. Ok. I haven't swim for a month as I injured myself swimming (after all that ridiculous running mileage🤦🏻‍♀️) but am thinking of getting back in tomorrow.
EvilPixie Jul 2021 1:29pm, 10 Jul 2021 26,360 posts	0 EvilPixie I did 3.7 ish in 1:38 round Mallory on Wednesday So race distance for outlaw and very reassuring
ITG 🇮🇸 Jul 2021 2:16pm, 10 Jul 2021 12,957 posts	0 ITG 🇮🇸 Brilliant 😈🧚‍♀️
Sushi. Jul 2021 3:34pm, 10 Jul 2021 29,939 posts	0 Sushi. That's fab EP
EvilPixie Jul 2021 3:51pm, 10 Jul 2021 26,362 posts	0 EvilPixie Thanks Even whilst swimming I was expecting 1:50 and trying to tel myself not to be disappointed in 1:55 Was shocked to see the time Just hope o can do that in 2 weeks. In theory it should better as Mallory was 5 laps so slowing on corners whereas outlaw is dead straight out and back
Sushi. Jul 2021 4:03pm, 10 Jul 2021 29,943 posts	0 Sushi. That's fab EP. No pressure on the swim as massively inside the cut off and you should buy some extra time for the bike. Brilliant

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Thread for advice and encouragement for a 5km swim challenge, inspired by the OSW couch 2 5k swim programme: outdoorswimmingsociety.com

You don't have to do it open water and you don't have to do it by any particular date.

It's a challenge, not a race.

Fetch event here:

fetcheveryone.com/races/5k-swim-challenge---inspired-by-osw-couch-to-5k-swim-plan-5448939

BTW, there is a 5k, swim badge. Just saying.

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