I am in the early stages of training for a long swim (11 hours) in water that will be 62-68 degrees. The water where I lived is in the mid to upper 40s right now. I'm seeking some advice on how to get myself ready to handle 11 hours in water that is around 62. I have time to acclimate (7 months until swim) , but I need some advice on how to do it.
Snape,
I would hazzard my bets on getting in shape to swim the 11 hours rather than worrying about the temperature. As long as you keep swimming and keep your breaks short, you're probably going to be pretty warm and will not notice the temperature all that much, other than for the fact that you are feeling pretty cool, as opposed to overheating.
Are you wearing a wetsuit? That will help dealing with the temperatures.
Where is this 11 hour swim?
Snape,
I would hazzard my bets on getting in shape to swim the 11 hours rather than worrying about the temperature. As long as you keep swimming and keep your breaks short, you're probably going to be pretty warm and will not notice the temperature all that much, other than for the fact that you are feeling pretty cool, as opposed to overheating.
Are you wearing a wetsuit? That will help dealing with the temperatures.
Where is this 11 hour swim?
