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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Howdy - I'm new to the site, and I love reading all the useful tips and comments. I was relieved to hear NYswimmer say that the Hudson is fairly clean. My concern for the gentleman going for his first 3 miler, was not the actual race distance, but how dirty the water might be. When I was about 12, my family was boating in the river w/ friends. We actually capsized the boat, and thank goodness I knew how to swim. :drown: We had to climb on top of the boat to wait for assistance.
Well - Best of luck on your 3 mile adventure. My tips:
Practice sighting. Navigation is key.
Find your breathing rhythm straight away.
I'm off to Waikiki next week for the Rough Water event.
:applaud:
Thanks for the support Shannon! I'm hoping for the kayaker to have a GPS lol Seriously though It will be OK I'm not looking for a fast time. So if I stop and look a bit it will be ok. I hate looking though because it keep reminding how much further you have to go...
A gentleman? I've been promoted ;)
Howdy - I'm new to the site, and I love reading all the useful tips and comments. I was relieved to hear NYswimmer say that the Hudson is fairly clean. My concern for the gentleman going for his first 3 miler, was not the actual race distance, but how dirty the water might be. When I was about 12, my family was boating in the river w/ friends. We actually capsized the boat, and thank goodness I knew how to swim. :drown: We had to climb on top of the boat to wait for assistance.
Well - Best of luck on your 3 mile adventure. My tips:
Practice sighting. Navigation is key.
Find your breathing rhythm straight away.
I'm off to Waikiki next week for the Rough Water event.
:applaud:
Thanks for the support Shannon! I'm hoping for the kayaker to have a GPS lol Seriously though It will be OK I'm not looking for a fast time. So if I stop and look a bit it will be ok. I hate looking though because it keep reminding how much further you have to go...
A gentleman? I've been promoted ;)
