Kristine S swim 1800 yards in 40:01 this morning followed by 4 cool down laps
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Young or old, fit or not, this challenge is for all swimming newbies looking to loose a few pounds and test your swimming endurance. There is no time limit in completing the one mile swim, so it does not matter if it takes you 4 weeks or 4 months. Training up to that mile I would recommend swimming 3 times a week pushing yourself that little bit more each time, thus improving aerobic capacity and increasing your distance. A mile is the equivalent of:
80 lengths in a 20m pool
64 lengths in a 25m pool,
49 lengths in a 33m pool,
And 32 lengths in a 50m pool.
Remember there is no time limit in completing this challenge, and you are allowed to change stroke throughout. The only rule is no stopping! Good luck!
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“Excellent challenge! Even though I swam more than this distance a few times, I usually took breaks in the pool. Only managed to do it in a sea swim race.”
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Gery G tip is to slow down your chosen stroke until you can swim lengths comfortably, then increase the speed
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Janna C I nearly did this last week but stopped at 1500m for a drink (halfway)! Today I swam 2.8km in an ocean swim race - there was no stopping :)
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Anthony D answered the question A swimmer's mile or a regular mile?
Yes I swim it, it's 63 Laps yes there and back is a lap, it's not the best event but whatever..
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Rhian C logged 1.61 km of Swimming on 11 Mar
Absolutely knackered
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Rhian C logged 0.80 km of Swimming on 6 Mar
Half a mile without stopping :D getting there slowly....
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Dave T answered the question A swimmer's mile or a regular mile?
always 1600m for a mile
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Ashley C answered the question A swimmer's mile or a regular mile?
The "metric" mile is 1500 metres (60 lengths of 25m). If I'm asked to swim "a mile", I always seek clarification on whether we are talking imperial or metric measurements. I hate swimming in pools measured in yard...
Florian C answered the question A swimmer's mile or a regular mile?
Good question! Since I'm not the creator, I can't answer for sure but it seems most of us have done 1600m (64 lengths of a 25m pool).
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Teresa D answered the question A swimmer's mile or a regular mile?
i used the traditional 1600m , as i wasn't aware a 'swimmers mile' existed! lesson learned, thanks!
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Traditionally a "mile" for swimmers is designated as 1500m. Is that the intent here or are you talking about a regular 1600m statute mile?
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James H 64 Lengths in a 25 metre pool...ish Should be interesting!
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Danielle W logged 1.61 km of Swimming in 0:25:00 on 25 Jan
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Janna C Technically I've done this a couple of times in events but I don't want to complete two challenges in one. Yesterday was a 2km swim but we had to get out after about 750m and run around flags before swimming a 1250m lap, so that's not really a mile without stopping...
Florian C logged 1.61 km of Swimming in 0:40:00 on 2 Jan
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It was in a pool, it's a bit too cold for open water these day (even if I went for a dip in the sea on January 1st!). I'm training for the Défi de Monte-Cristo (Monte-Cristo Challenge) in June. I need to increase the distance up to 5k!
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i did a mile in the pool once thats 64 lengths i think but it took me like 60-90 mins and i rested as i turned - not a natural swimmer - used to do 2 lengths holding my breath and then die - now i have learned how to breathe but its still a challenge - power to you and best of luck- you can do 5k
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I really like swimming and since I had to do length for my diploma in high school I'm a bit use to it. But 5k is going to be hard in open water! No side of the pool to push you further! We'll see! But swimming is really like running, first you run 5 minutes and you're dead and then you can do a marathon!
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Graham H i have done a mile in a swimming pool but to be honest its been 64 lengths and i pretty much stop and turn each time - i want to be able to do this so i will have to learn better turns - i hate swimming with a passion - here goes i should be swimming Thursday - yikes tomorrow
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Marion H Im going to attempt this one tomorrow when I head down to do laps..I am NOT a great swimmer, but would love to do a Triathalon next year..
Stuart B I've started doing the 0-1650 in 6 weeks plan. Did my first swim yesterday.
Joel E Ever since I was able to complete this challenge, I always would aim to repeat it on my every swimming sessions.
Lucille W Yes! Did a 2K ocean swim this morning.
1.24 miles straight without stopping!
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good on you, well done :-)
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Joel E Swam 1km without stopping today. Almost there.
Susan S Managed 54 lengths non stop, first 10 was tough and had to rest but 54 was easy peasy once I got into it.... next time!!!!
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Shame you couldn't have considered your first 10 a warm up, then done your 64. Great effort Susan ... its in the bag on your next session I'm sure
I considered it but it was getting crowded by the time I had finished, but definitely next time!!!!!
Joel E Swam 750 meters without stopping. Halfway to the goal.
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Susan S Wooohoo swam a mile today!!!!! Unfortunately not nonstop but getting there.
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Patricia L Swam 5k instead
Susan S This is getting closer...swam 50 lengths today not non stop though but I reckon I can get there by the end of this week, my improvements are amazing me!!!! :-D
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Aine D Mental note.. 80-81 lengths of the 20m pool...
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Sam G swim mile to day just keeping warm
hi sam sorry about to day in pool but ur were going slow next time i let u take the front lolol
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Congratulation, you got this so fast...is great. Keep at it young brave warrior.
Enya R encouraged this.
Thanks, I've had a mix of being bored, wanting to look better and just kinda having fun
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Gill C logged 1.75 km of Swimming in 1:00:00 on 18 Jul 2012
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