The Great Scottish Swim takes place in August in the loch in the park I do my long runs in.

I quite like swimming although I'm hopeless at it. I'd quite fancy doing this race, as it would give me a focus for improving my swimming, but it takes place six weeks into my training for my second marathon this year.

Do you think it would be a good idea or bad idea to do this event and use swimming as cross training, while building up for the marathon?

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6 weeks into your training but how many from M-Day?

12 weeks out, Fulmar.

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Oh! Then there's plenty of time. And if you could combine that well with your plan and not miss out on long runs I believe it can only be benefitial!

The swim race is on a Saturday, so wouldn't interfere with the long run on Sunday.

I'd probably be able to fit in 2-3 swim sessions as well as my running.

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Sounds good Not only it won't affect negatively the running it may even give you a good workout.

I'm doing this Never swam outside before so will be a new experience for me.
Saving up for my wetsuit now.

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