For the longest time I have said I will do an open water event after I have properly trained. I have come to realize that I will never be “properly trained” because I never seem to stay in the water. My friend said, “Just bullet sign up – I’m sure you will train then.” So I did, and I have began training, if anything from pure fear of failing. I have to admit it is very exiting and very, very challenging.
The event is the Jim McDonnell Lake Swim in Reston, VA, this May. If anyone has any experience and advice, I openly welcome it. Also, I have a question about a “cable swim” – what is it?
Thanks for the input, Wayner.
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Thanks for the encouragement. Going with my gut (though slightly queezy), the two miler is the choice. I'm sending off the registration today.
Rob, the getting as much experience as you can idea, as brutal as it may be Leonard, is a very wise point. The Reston course looks like it is still well defined. It will be fun to be swimming in a lake and not chasing a boat that is drifting away. If any one else is planning on doing this event, let me know.
Again, thanks for the help, and ya'll have a good one.
Wayner
Thanks for the encouragement. Going with my gut (though slightly queezy), the two miler is the choice. I'm sending off the registration today.
Rob, the getting as much experience as you can idea, as brutal as it may be Leonard, is a very wise point. The Reston course looks like it is still well defined. It will be fun to be swimming in a lake and not chasing a boat that is drifting away. If any one else is planning on doing this event, let me know.
Again, thanks for the help, and ya'll have a good one.
Wayner
