I have a goal of being able to do a 7 to 8 mile open water swim.
What kind of training program will get me there? What type of workouts leading up to the attempt? Should I do the full distance at least once prior so I know I can do it, or if I do 5 miles comfortably, then I know I can do the 7?
I was going to try it this year, but I don't think I am ready, so I will attempt it one year from now.
Also, what type of nutrients and fluids should I have my escort bring?
One final question, what is the optimum water temperature for this attempt? I will be using a wetsuit. Is there any precautions regarding jelly fish?
Any one with long distances have experiences to share?
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Old school - glucose powder mixed with watered down orange juice, I also took caffeine powders and calcium cassinate. Used desalted Campbells chicken noodle soup in the really long swims. In a 30 hr swim in Montreal (it was a two man team race) swim a third of a mile then the other swimmer swam a third of a mile, (my partner was Billy Barton) when I was out I ate a Peppi's Pizza.
Old school - glucose powder mixed with watered down orange juice, I also took caffeine powders and calcium cassinate. Used desalted Campbells chicken noodle soup in the really long swims. In a 30 hr swim in Montreal (it was a two man team race) swim a third of a mile then the other swimmer swam a third of a mile, (my partner was Billy Barton) when I was out I ate a Peppi's Pizza.
