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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Gosh, this is all way cool. Leonard is so right on with his advice. Either get in to an introductory type swim of a mile or mile and a half before a longer swim if you can. The experience you gain will help you mentally and physically. And most people just don't swim for an hour at a time; it either is boring or it gets taxing on them. If you can swim a nice, smooth, leisurely 1000, then there is no reason why you can't do at least a 2 mile swim at the same pace. And there is no humiliation whatsoever; the goal is to enjoy the swim and swim it according to your fitness. And swimming without turns may just turn out to be an experience you prefer.
donna
Gosh, this is all way cool. Leonard is so right on with his advice. Either get in to an introductory type swim of a mile or mile and a half before a longer swim if you can. The experience you gain will help you mentally and physically. And most people just don't swim for an hour at a time; it either is boring or it gets taxing on them. If you can swim a nice, smooth, leisurely 1000, then there is no reason why you can't do at least a 2 mile swim at the same pace. And there is no humiliation whatsoever; the goal is to enjoy the swim and swim it according to your fitness. And swimming without turns may just turn out to be an experience you prefer.
donna
