5km Swim Challenge: 50 x 100m

Whether you’re a seasoned 5km swimmer or this is your first time, come join the challenge!

There will be a May swim challenge on Strava so this is the perfect way to boost your May monthly metres!

The swim will be in manageable sizes; 50 x 100m!

The lanes will be arranged by ability and speed catering for all levels so you can go at your own pace.

We have the pool for 2 hours so there will be a welcome briefing beforehand then we will be in the water soon after 1730. Please be on time! We all need to be out of the water by 1930.

Bring hydration and nutrition, more details below.

If you have club swim kit, kit yourself out in It! Caps for those witout will be available.

There will be a well earnt dinner afterwards, nearby.

Please buy your tickets beforehand and RSVP here. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hydration and nutrition guidelines
Please adjust as suits you, this is just a suggestion. What nutrition for a long distance swim if often a question:

Eat a good meal 2-3 hours beforehand. Ensure youre well hydrated for 36 hours beforehand. Take some light carbs around 25-30g, 5-20 mins before you start swimming then take your hydration and nutrition accordingly during the swim.

For this, take into account what you would normally consume in a race running / swimming. Eg if you normally tske 1000ml water and 60g carbs per hour; and you expect to swim at 1:50 min/100m ie 90 mins swimming, probably you’ll want 1l+ of water and a bottle of 30-60g carbs for during. Bear in mind you will have eaten before you start which will be enough for at least 30-45mins, depending on the intensity of which you plan to swim.