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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thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it. I have been swimming for MANY years, switched to ironman triathlons (completed 2) and now have wanted to get back into swimming, hoping to do the Manhattan Marathon next year. Little worried as where i live i can't do a great deal of open water swimming, so i wondered about the whole practicing fueling while swimming in a pool...and the lack of salt water experience, but hey that is part of the appeal!!
I have done a few open water swim races (3km and 5km) and am spending the rest of summer building to a 10 miler to see what nutrition and distance is like. I love the knowledge and feedback from all of you here!
Thanks for the support and advice! If there is anything that you think i should be doing/trying, i look forward to the help!
thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it. I have been swimming for MANY years, switched to ironman triathlons (completed 2) and now have wanted to get back into swimming, hoping to do the Manhattan Marathon next year. Little worried as where i live i can't do a great deal of open water swimming, so i wondered about the whole practicing fueling while swimming in a pool...and the lack of salt water experience, but hey that is part of the appeal!!
I have done a few open water swim races (3km and 5km) and am spending the rest of summer building to a 10 miler to see what nutrition and distance is like. I love the knowledge and feedback from all of you here!
Thanks for the support and advice! If there is anything that you think i should be doing/trying, i look forward to the help!
