I am in the early stages of training for a long swim (11 hours) in water that will be 62-68 degrees. The water where I lived is in the mid to upper 40s right now. I'm seeking some advice on how to get myself ready to handle 11 hours in water that is around 62. I have time to acclimate (7 months until swim) , but I need some advice on how to do it.
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along with this, as i am looking to do a few cold water swims this year and next, is there anything else you recommend? I am not a large person and everyone i know, keeps telling me i am going to have to put on weight, although none of these people are swimmers, lol. I am muscular, 5'8" and i weigh 138lbs.(i have been this height and weight forever, gaining weight isn't really easy for me as i am very active...and i find when i swim long and in cold water, even when i eat like a horse i still don't gain weight as i burn a lot of calories..) I did try one long swim in October of this past year, the water was 59 degrees and i swam for 1:25, i did have some hypothermia when i was done, so i am hoping not to get in that condition again. Any other suggestions would help, i know acclimaizing will help, but i am looking for any other useful tips!
along with this, as i am looking to do a few cold water swims this year and next, is there anything else you recommend? I am not a large person and everyone i know, keeps telling me i am going to have to put on weight, although none of these people are swimmers, lol. I am muscular, 5'8" and i weigh 138lbs.(i have been this height and weight forever, gaining weight isn't really easy for me as i am very active...and i find when i swim long and in cold water, even when i eat like a horse i still don't gain weight as i burn a lot of calories..) I did try one long swim in October of this past year, the water was 59 degrees and i swam for 1:25, i did have some hypothermia when i was done, so i am hoping not to get in that condition again. Any other suggestions would help, i know acclimaizing will help, but i am looking for any other useful tips!
