Hi everyone!
I am brand new to these forums, but definatly not new to the sport. I've been swimming competitvely since I was in 4th grade and I'm now 20yrs old and a college junior. Now, me being here, asking the questions I am asking is kinda ironic since I am definatly when it comes to competitive in pool swimming a sprinter. But, I train 6 days a week, right now doing between 5,000-5,700yards in a 2hour practice, but after the holidays that will increase to 10,000yards+ a day in 2 2hour sessions...so while I race sprints...I still know what distance feels like.
But, my question to you all is....how do people like Martin Strevl complete these insanely long CONTINUOUS swims? I mean he has swam for 84 hours and 10minutes continuously!! How does he feed if its a continuous swim? I mean know on most of his swims they're for distance and he stops and sleeps for 5hours each night and all, but how did he manage that particular swim where he did swim continuously? Anyone have any insight? I am greatly intrigued.
oh and I'm planning on swimming a marathon which is why I am here :thhbbb: haha. I posed the above question in the general discussion, but thought that it might get more responses here, so here it is!!
Thanks!
.Blaine's Apprentice.
My marathon swims have been limited to 20 – 30 miles and all less than 12 hours, so I can’t give you much advice on the multi-day swims. However if you are looking to complete a traditional marathon swim, I’d suggest getting Marcia Cleveland’s and Penny Dean’s books on marathon training.
Both are good references and make wonderful Christmas presents.
As for feeding, I would assume continuous swim rules are similar to marathon swim rules, you can stop to feed whenever and for however long you like ( this may be different for continuous swims), provided you don’t touch any escort craft. You are allowed to stand on the bottom.
What distance are you planning to swim?
My marathon swims have been limited to 20 – 30 miles and all less than 12 hours, so I can’t give you much advice on the multi-day swims. However if you are looking to complete a traditional marathon swim, I’d suggest getting Marcia Cleveland’s and Penny Dean’s books on marathon training.
Both are good references and make wonderful Christmas presents.
As for feeding, I would assume continuous swim rules are similar to marathon swim rules, you can stop to feed whenever and for however long you like ( this may be different for continuous swims), provided you don’t touch any escort craft. You are allowed to stand on the bottom.
What distance are you planning to swim?
