5 mile ocean swim

[andrew51]

hi all, i was just wondering how i should go about practicing for a five mile ocean swim. i think on the navys official website it says 1 of the requirements to be a SEAL is this 5 mile ocean swim. now i figure swimming in the ocean is alot different than swimming in a pool and i cant get to the beach every day. what should i do?

[rpg_dude]

The warning order says the 5.5 mile swim is in the second phase and you have to complete it to pass, there is no required time.

I would think by the time you get to the second phase in training you would already be condidtioned for the ocean from the swims in phase one.

[andrew51]

yea but the way i see it is that i should train for everything on the list so that i have an advantage and a much better shot at completing the course succesfully

[fish78]

Swim out 2.5 miles, then swim back.

[jbatts]

I believe (could be wrong) that it is 5.5 nautical miles, which translates to like 7 standard miles...

just something to look into if you are interested...

jrb

[riptide]

By the time you get to 2nd Phase you'll be fine.

If you are hell bent to do it, then try a pool. At least you will be safe.

[andrew51]

well, i was just at the beach fer like 3 days and each day i was in the water about 5 or 6 hours usually and when i got home i could already tell how much it helped my swimming when i swam in a regular pool so now i guess im gunna try and train at the beach as much as i can. swimming in the ocean REALLY helps ur upperbody even when ur doing other things in the water like bodyboarding or surfing.

[riptide]

If you are swimming in the ocean, you should be doing side stroke using fins.

[andrew51]

i use fins, but i dont use sidestrokes but ill try in the future-is there any specific reason for that? just curios

[pescimove]

Originally posted by andrew51:
i use fins, but i dont use sidestrokes but ill try in the future-is there any specific reason for that? just curios

there's a very good reason to use the sidestroke (or even better, the CSS) since it's the main stroke that you'll be using if you go to BUD/S. Makes sense to get used to it as soon as possible.

[roadie]

So when you do the swim in the second phase you have flippers?

[ZeroG]

You know, some people can't even run 5 miles.

[andrew51]

for those who went through BUDs, how long before u entered the course did u train?

[Gonz0]

I'm sorry what is a sidestroke? Is it a way of swimming? Originally posted by pescimove:
there's a very good reason to use the sidestroke (or even better, the CSS) since it's the main stroke that you'll be using if you go to BUD/S. Makes sense to get used to it as soon as possible.

[Jeff Rambo]

Andrew,

Are you going to the beach and swimming by yourself? If so, is this a populated beach and are there (qualified and capable) lifeguards on duty at the times you are swimming?

[DFC5343]

Maybe JR's concern is
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[Sharky]

Originally posted by DFC5343:
Maybe JR's concern is
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[This message has been edited by DFC5343 (edited 08-06-2001).]


So what are you trying to say? http://www.socnetcentral.com/ubboard/biggrin.gif


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[andrew51]

i swim in pretty populated areas. there are always lifegaurds and usually alot of surfers really far out who im sure would be glad to help if i got in trouble.

[DontTreadOnMe]

One tip when swimming in the ocean is to swim out a small distance, then swim along the coast for the duration. If you swam straight out, past the horizon (which wouldn't be incredibly far, your head only sticks up about 1/2 a foot) you might get mixed up and not know which direction land is!

Recently, I swam 1 1/2 land miles in the Pacific, just a few miles south of Coronado. It took me under an hour, I was going at a slow pace, it seemed soooo long. The worst part was that I sunburned the f*** out of my legs.

[specwarnet]

If you don't know somethint try a google search, you'll find results pretty fast http://www.socnetcentral.com/ubboard/smile.gif

Sidestroke Google search: http://www.google.com/search?q=sidestroke

The sidestroke has many uses in noncompetitive swimming. It is helpful as a lifesaving technique and, because it is less physically demanding than other swimming strokes, is appropriate for long-distance swimming. It is also popular for recreational swimming because the head remains constantly above water. The swimmer, lying on either side of the body, moves the arms alternately. The arm under the water pulls from below the body, up above the head, forward and out, and then back down to the thigh; the upper arm sweeps down to the thigh and then pulls forward again up to the chest. The legs open slowly and then come together sharply, giving a propelling scissor kick before extending straight out.
http://library.thinkquest.org/3369/swimming/sidestrk.jpg

[specwarnet]

PS it's also really good for minimizing the noise one makes when swimming.

[Gonz0]

ya.. just what i though.. thanks man http://www.socnetcentral.com/ubboard/biggrin.gif

[surfrescue]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe:
One tip when swimming in the ocean is to swim out a small distance, then swim along the coast for the duration. If you swam straight out, past the horizon (which wouldn't be incredibly far, your head only sticks up about 1/2 a foot) you might get mixed up and not know which direction land is!

One other danger is getting hit by a boat because they won't see you or don't care. Stay within 100 yards of shore if the surf conditions allow it. Keep an eye out for boats getting too close to you. I've almost been hit a couple times while training. Tim

[andrew51]

that would truly suck

[hidden_sniper]

From looking up things the sidestroke is an important strok to learn. On anouther note swimming under water is also very quite

[hidden_sniper]

From looking up things the sidestroke is an important strok to learn. On anouther note swimming under water is also very quite