Hi Everybody!
DianaC and I did the Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim on September 16th. It was a great race. We both completed it. My time was 56:20.1 for 1.5 miles. We had a beautiful day for the swim. The view was great. I highly recommend it. For info about the race and results, check out http://www.envirosports. We met so many great people. Anyone else go to the race?
Swimmy :)
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I am attempting my first Sharkfest June 10, and am very nervous about it. Swimming has always been my weakest link, and open water swimming in particular is tough for me, as I always have panic. I have been swimming 2-3 times/wk in a pool, done some open water training, and completed a mile open water race two weekends ago. I am also doing an Alcatraz clinic this weekend. I would love to hear any positive feedback from others who have done it in the past, and advice on the best way to mentally psych yourself up. I am doing the swim in a wetsuit, and have done all of my open water training in it.
I am attempting my first Sharkfest June 10, and am very nervous about it. Swimming has always been my weakest link, and open water swimming in particular is tough for me, as I always have panic. I have been swimming 2-3 times/wk in a pool, done some open water training, and completed a mile open water race two weekends ago. I am also doing an Alcatraz clinic this weekend. I would love to hear any positive feedback from others who have done it in the past, and advice on the best way to mentally psych yourself up. I am doing the swim in a wetsuit, and have done all of my open water training in it.
