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Milestone map
Milestone map
3 milestones
Swim 5km continuously in a pool. This is the required base before attempting 5km open water. Pool 5km should be completed in under 2 hours to have the endurance for open water conditions, which add time due to navigation, chop, and current.
Proof required
Submit: (1) pool session record showing 5km completed in a single session; (2) total time recorded.
What gets checked
- 5km completed in a single pool session with no extended rest stops
- Time is recorded — not estimated
- Session is recent (within 8 weeks of targeting the open water event)
Resources
Foundation: start here · Depth: go deeper · Mastery: for the dedicated
Foundation