I have registered for my first Alcatraz swim, scheduled for 9/12/09. Has anyone here ever done the swim? Any advice? I may be nuts..but, it's something I feel I want to do just once in my life! I can do an easy mile and a half in the Y pool..am lifting weights too.
You will need to practice either (A) swimming in water that is around 60F for 40-60 min., or (B) swimming for 40-60 min. in a wetsuit. Plan (B) is more practical for most people. Plan (A) is not at all impossible but it does take some training.
Look in the OW section of this site for more useful information. You'll have a great time if you prepare yourself sensibly.
You will need to practice either (A) swimming in water that is around 60F for 40-60 min., or (B) swimming for 40-60 min. in a wetsuit. Plan (B) is more practical for most people. Plan (A) is not at all impossible but it does take some training.
Look in the OW section of this site for more useful information. You'll have a great time if you prepare yourself sensibly.
