Hey everyone, i have searched the previous threads but couldn't find anything in regards to my question...
i am gearing up to do my first marathon swim next year and i was wondering about some things. I have done a few ironmans and they serve chicken broth on the marathon, on here i have read that many of you like tea for warmth and to settle the stomach...seeing how i am not much of a tea drinker i was wondering if any of you have tried chicken broth during a swim? Also, not having much experience in salt water, what do you think that combo would be like (i don't have much availability to salt water--i live in Ontario) so is this something you would think would work or to stay away from (swimming in salt water and drinking chicken broth?)
I hope this makes sense, and i would appreciate any help!
looking forward to all of your expertice and advice!
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Anything you can stomach is fine broth is fine I have even had campbells chicken noodle soup, even Coca Cola which we took the fizz out of it before we swam. Be sure you have some cold liquid to drink to help keep your temp down especially if the water is over 65 degrees it is surprising how hot you will get. If it tastes good when swimming in freshwater it will be fine in salt water. Just make sure when you are kicking in salt water that you don't kick in the air. The legs ride much higher in salt water.
Anything you can stomach is fine broth is fine I have even had campbells chicken noodle soup, even Coca Cola which we took the fizz out of it before we swam. Be sure you have some cold liquid to drink to help keep your temp down especially if the water is over 65 degrees it is surprising how hot you will get. If it tastes good when swimming in freshwater it will be fine in salt water. Just make sure when you are kicking in salt water that you don't kick in the air. The legs ride much higher in salt water.
