How long might it take an average swimmer to swim 1/2 mile (750 yards)?

Question

I am training for a triathlon and I am curious how long itmight take me to swim 1/2 mile. I am not a very good swimmer, jsut below average.

Answer 1

I've completed 3 sprint triathlons (all pool swims) and consider myself a below average swimmer.

I average about 2 minutes 20 seconds per 100m in training, but in races it has fluctuated in the races due to differing factors such adrenaline, excitement and fatigue

It will all depend on whether it is a pool swim with ends you can kick off or open water with currents, drift and many swimmers around you (plus the benefit of your wetsuit)

It might be a good idea to check the online results of the racesyou are thinking of entering to see the times of previous years

Somewhere between 15 and 20 minutes should put you in the pack

Good luck with your training and your races

Answer 2

Mile Swim Times

Answer 3

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How long might it take an average swimmer to swim 1/2 mile (750 yards)?
I am training for a triathlon and I am curious how long itmight take me to swim 1/2 mile. I am not a very good swimmer, jsut below average.

Answer 4

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Depending on your age group and water conditions the average range of times for a 1/2 mile swim is between 14:00 and 20:00 minutes. Figure on the latter if you are not a good swimmer. I am a fairly good swimmer and did my last half mile swim in the gulf with a 19:00 time.

Bob

Answer 5

Well, if you are swimming in open water, in a triathalon for example, it will take longer to swim the distance due to current and winds but lets say you swim and can hold 2 minutes per hundred, not a very fast 100, you could swim in about 15-20 mins. Distance swimmers can swim it in under 7 and a half mins (1 minute per 100) but for an avg swimmer I'd say about 15-20 mins, especially if you are doing a triathalon.

Answer 6

750 Yards To Miles

Answer 7

I am 58 years old, I swim about 5 times per week. When I do swim during my lunch hour I average 54 seconds in 50 yards, non stop for 31 minutes because of time constraints. If I swim on the weekend when i have time I will still swim at 54/56 seconds for 3600 yards. Not a great pace but at the end of the day, we old guys gotta keep moving.

Answer 8

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Not at all! In competitive swimming, most of us are able to swim a 500 in around 6 or 7 minutes. Many can swim it even faster For the treading water part, try doing a breaststroke kick instead of a freestyle kick. This will make it much easier. As for the brick, dive in head first if you can - you will get to the bottom of the pool more quickly than if you went down feet first. And for swim instructor, those are all very easy. 10 yards of butterfly is less than half a lap. Best of luck getting the job you want! (Go for lifeguard ;) you get to sit in a chair for most of the day.)

Answer 9

I'm 58 and have been swimming regularly for less than a year. Takes me just over 30 minutes to swim a half mile.

Answer 10

Alot of factors will affect your race pace including your age, conditions, currents, water temp, training and nerves. Will you be in open water? Will you wear a wetsuit? Will you swim freestyle?

On average, in open water, wetsuit legal, the 750 free should take between 10:00 to 15:00. Wave size, age, currents and other factors should be taken into consideration.

During your training you should swim at least twice that distance, timed, in order to guage your race pace. Make sure if you are racing in open water that you train in open water at least twice if not every single time. Make sure you learn to pace yourself and sight in open water if need be.

Also, check out prior results from the race you'll be competing in. By finding the age-group results from the race you'll be able to guage your own pace against that of the other competitors and this is always helpful.

Good luck!!!