Hi swimmers,
I am wondering if and how any of you long distance open water swimmers have overcome the vertigo associated with staring into bottomless blue ocean mile after mile. I know much of it might be mind over matter, but still, how do you prevent the potential dizziness associated with constantly looking into a blue abyss?
I can't find anything online about this. Any suggestions sure would be helpful as I am planning a long ocean swim in a year and a half. Any websites addressing this would also be helpful.
Donna
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Yes. Try ginger. I have always had a terrible time with motion sickness/dizziness and ginger works wonders. I take 3 capsules (get at a health food store) about 40 minutes before a race, washed down with lots of water.
A word about scopolamine: For me, it doesn't work as well as ginger and it gives me terminal dry mouth as well as makes me tired. Your mileage may vary.
-LBJ
Yes. Try ginger. I have always had a terrible time with motion sickness/dizziness and ginger works wonders. I take 3 capsules (get at a health food store) about 40 minutes before a race, washed down with lots of water.
A word about scopolamine: For me, it doesn't work as well as ginger and it gives me terminal dry mouth as well as makes me tired. Your mileage may vary.
-LBJ
