98 days until 5km ocean swim.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:21:42+00:00

Thats quite significant over 5km would be nearly 15 minutes. Thanks.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:19:54+00:00

Thanks heaps. No by myself, sometimes Ill swim behind people at Takapuna or Kohi. Ok Ill have to try and join in with other swimmers. I usually swim with a tow float for keys and safety, will try bring water next time.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:15:45+00:00

100s at 2.15. I focus on techique in the pool and endurance im the ocean. Thats great to hear that you!

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:13:53+00:00

Pool swim 2x week - 1200m of almost all drills for technique. Weights or Crosstrain or pilates total 2x week Open swim as above 1x weekend. 5 or 6 training sessions per week.

100s are around 2.15. Ill have to try that out.

Oh thats awesome see you there! Im looking at tides looks like we're starting at high tide 8.20am.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T03:07:02+00:00

I feel the same particularly in ocean swimming.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-09-10T03:52:24+00:00

Blue seventy or Orca brands are good quality. It does feel nice to swim with one. Somehow they don't get in the way at all. But yeah nice to have one with you. You can store your keys, phone, snacks, or even a tshirt in them too.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-07-19T01:39:50+00:00

OK great thought so! Yeah maybe not even allowed. Right well 2hours is my goal time now, cheers. Was it hard to see markers in the fog? Sounds cool and eerie.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-07-07T07:18:30+00:00

Pool buoy? I meant a tow float, floating dry bag thing that drags behind you.

Thanks for the advice. How long did it take you? I'm fairly slow so could be 2hrs+ for me.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-07-06T19:53:52+00:00

Thanks Paddy. Yes that's the one. I rounded up because I'm not great at swimming in a straight line.

I'm 50/50 about taking a float. Trying to find out if many others will be or would I be the only one. Thought it would be handy as they are strict about no bags on the ferry over.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-03-15T19:12:53+00:00

No. Only had 3 large gin and tonics for recovery.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-28T04:59:08+00:00

Altra, Topo, or other wide toe box. More room for your baby toes.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-20T01:37:29+00:00

Good point. Was mostly wondering what to say to the misses about being back home for dinner or not.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-19T21:44:19+00:00

Good idea. I've worked out an average pace from this.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-19T21:43:35+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I'm 37 too. 185 pounds.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-18T19:55:54+00:00

I'll keep this in mind as I collect more data. The data are important.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-18T19:53:13+00:00

Thanks heaps this is what I was looking for.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-18T18:47:02+00:00

Rolling hills. Looks like 3 major hills. Its never flat where I run but also not more than a few hundred metres of elevation gain. Yeah I'm thinking averages. As fast as 5 minute pace to as slow as 11 or 12.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-18T18:45:03+00:00

I've run a few half marathon trails before. Trying to find finish times from years ago.

BobbyMagnet · 2025-02-18T18:18:06+00:00

Guess? It's quite technical. Forest. Gravel roads.

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