Greetings all
I'm planning to swim the Alcatraz Shark Swim in July. I'm very excited about it. I'm new to swimming but I've consistently put in 45 minute swims three or four times each week since October. I've timed my mile (please confirm 36 laps or 72 lengths) at 33 minutes. I plan to do open water swims when things warm up a bit. But in the mean time, what can I do to prepare myself in the pool? Longer swims? Should I minimize my wall push during flip turns to more closely simulate open water conditions? Once I hit the open water, what's the best way to approximate distances?
Also, I'd love to read stories of your Alcatraz swim experiences.
You should also practice by swimming in COLD water. San Francisco Bay is going to be about 60 degrees F in July. You should have practiced in cold open water. (I swam in Aquatic Park (which is where you will come ashore if you swim it correctly) a couple of years ago for about 30 minutes. After I sat in the sauna for about 45 minutes trying to warm up. (ok I am a wimp and I like warm water).
michael
You should also practice by swimming in COLD water. San Francisco Bay is going to be about 60 degrees F in July. You should have practiced in cold open water. (I swam in Aquatic Park (which is where you will come ashore if you swim it correctly) a couple of years ago for about 30 minutes. After I sat in the sauna for about 45 minutes trying to warm up. (ok I am a wimp and I like warm water).
michael
