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!!!!
I did this "race" today, but if you are looking to get a time for a three miler. it doesn't play that way. It is really run as a swim. Plenty of chop in our faces on the way out; following sea on the way back. Great support, plenty of food. The swim goes parallel to shore, not "across the Hudson," which makes the swim much safer. A wide range of ages supported the swim both as volunteers and swimmers. Signed up were 36 for the three miler, 20 for the two miler, and 17 for the mile.
If you can raise the money, and you like a low key, well-run event with friendly support staff and swimmers, this one's for you. A great cause.
There aren't too many organized swims at 3 mile distance.
And the Hudson is fine. Swallowed plenty water, without any ill effect.
Ciao,
Mike.
I did this "race" today, but if you are looking to get a time for a three miler. it doesn't play that way. It is really run as a swim. Plenty of chop in our faces on the way out; following sea on the way back. Great support, plenty of food. The swim goes parallel to shore, not "across the Hudson," which makes the swim much safer. A wide range of ages supported the swim both as volunteers and swimmers. Signed up were 36 for the three miler, 20 for the two miler, and 17 for the mile.
If you can raise the money, and you like a low key, well-run event with friendly support staff and swimmers, this one's for you. A great cause.
There aren't too many organized swims at 3 mile distance.
And the Hudson is fine. Swallowed plenty water, without any ill effect.
Ciao,
Mike.
