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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I have seen that recent report and will dismiss it . 10 % heat loss only Baloney! Rubbish as they put it.
The actual % will vary from person to person depending on their body fat , heart condition , vascular condition and many other factors.
The head is filled with blood its a radiator as such , so are the arms and legs but the body will constrict blood flow to the extremities if the core becomes too cold.. not so with the head . the body always maintains a full blood flow as the brain suffers with any less.
Try swimming in cold water capless.. see how fast you get cold and try again with a cap, the difference is day and night. Swimmers have learned that a cap keeps you warmer.. Ask the San Franscisco Bay crowd as they have been cold water swimming for decades with only swimcaps and not wetsuits.
And with that said whats your point? That a person is warmer with no cap or theres no difference?? Even accepting the 10% number you are warmer with a cap then without.
My best advise : See your medical doctor before making any decisions about swimming in cold water.
Cold Water Swim Caps
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
On Oct 26th Geocities will pull the plug on this page. Goodbye Geocities.
I have seen that recent report and will dismiss it . 10 % heat loss only Baloney! Rubbish as they put it.
The actual % will vary from person to person depending on their body fat , heart condition , vascular condition and many other factors.
The head is filled with blood its a radiator as such , so are the arms and legs but the body will constrict blood flow to the extremities if the core becomes too cold.. not so with the head . the body always maintains a full blood flow as the brain suffers with any less.
Try swimming in cold water capless.. see how fast you get cold and try again with a cap, the difference is day and night. Swimmers have learned that a cap keeps you warmer.. Ask the San Franscisco Bay crowd as they have been cold water swimming for decades with only swimcaps and not wetsuits.
And with that said whats your point? That a person is warmer with no cap or theres no difference?? Even accepting the 10% number you are warmer with a cap then without.
My best advise : See your medical doctor before making any decisions about swimming in cold water.
Cold Water Swim Caps
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
On Oct 26th Geocities will pull the plug on this page. Goodbye Geocities.
