I wanted to start training for a 3 mile swim across the Hudson for MS in September. i have never done anything like this before. I thought this would be a great goal to work towards and it is for a good cause.
Could you share any advice on training? I was thinking of finding a shorter open water swim. Does anyone know of any on Long Island?
I did join a swim group and so far that is great! It has helped strengthen my skills.
Thank you!!!!
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Is 3 miles too far for a first time OW swim? I'm interested in doing at least one OW this summer and a bit unsure of approach and training needs.
Studmuffin -
It just depends on your abilities. My first race was 2 miles in a lake and despite only having learned to swim the year before, I did make it, although it wasn't pretty. It also depends on the conditions - if it is in a rough sea, it will be vastly different than in a calm lake. If, between now and the race, you are able to do 1 hour straight (no whining), say, twice a month, you should have no problem finishing the thing as long as you don't go out like a loon at the start. From what I've read here, your speed far exceeds mine, so as long as you are smart, you should place well.
I would see your challenges as:
1) Getting in some 1 hour swims
2) Don't blast the first 200 meters
3) Sighting & not looking up every stroke. (Hard to practice in the pool)
Welcome to the Dark Side.
-LBJ
Is 3 miles too far for a first time OW swim? I'm interested in doing at least one OW this summer and a bit unsure of approach and training needs.
Studmuffin -
It just depends on your abilities. My first race was 2 miles in a lake and despite only having learned to swim the year before, I did make it, although it wasn't pretty. It also depends on the conditions - if it is in a rough sea, it will be vastly different than in a calm lake. If, between now and the race, you are able to do 1 hour straight (no whining), say, twice a month, you should have no problem finishing the thing as long as you don't go out like a loon at the start. From what I've read here, your speed far exceeds mine, so as long as you are smart, you should place well.
I would see your challenges as:
1) Getting in some 1 hour swims
2) Don't blast the first 200 meters
3) Sighting & not looking up every stroke. (Hard to practice in the pool)
Welcome to the Dark Side.
-LBJ
