Can I swim a 300 even though I never tried it before?

Question

I have endurance... I can run 2 miles without stopping. I do know how to freestyle, but I'm not really good at breaststroke.

Answer 1

im sure u can! give it a try! Then you will know for sure1 I rember my first day of swim practice on my first year.... not fun! LOL!

Answer 2

yes, its not that much and u sound like you are fit enough to do it!!!! you are never going to know unless you try!!!!!!! good luck!!!!!!!!

keep practicing...

Answer 3

It's 12 laps so it won't be tooo bad. You probally can. Just don't try sprinting it if you never swam it before.

Answer 4

sure you can, it just depends on how in shape you are

Answer 5

well if you dont do swimming and you only do running, you could really hurt yourself just doing a sprint 300 rite off the bat, and you really need to know technique to do it well, so i'd say to go into a swim team. just cos u can run fast and long doesnt mean ur the greatest swimmer, but if you wanna try, go ahead

Answer 6

Sure, it's only 6 laps and you sounds like you're in shape.  Just take it slow, find a smooth rhythm, breathe.  If you start panting slow down.  

Oh, don't do it in open water if you haven't done it before in a pool and know how it should 'feel'.