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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I want to add that it was a touching moment when I collected a bandana and had a nice lady, Arlene, sign it for me. Arlene is dealing with MS and the bandana symbolises being a "Champion for MS," I felt very choked when she signed it and thanked me as we shared a hug. It made the whole event a much deeper and significant thing to be doing--besides the fun and challenge meeting aspect. There were even a couple of swimmers who had MS that took part; a double :woot: to them.
During the swim, I reached back to my hip to check the bandana was still there; it was, a reef knot took care of that (thank you Baden Powell!). It gave me heart and it was also good to keep my mind on the bigger picture.
A crowd stood waiting on the beach cheering everyone in, which was nice, and afterwards folks with MS were thanking me for doing it, and it was very humbling. It was all I could do to just thank them in return for being an inspiration to do the swim. I highly reccomend this event to anyone with the drive and willingness to raise a few bucks for a worthy cause!
Rich
I want to add that it was a touching moment when I collected a bandana and had a nice lady, Arlene, sign it for me. Arlene is dealing with MS and the bandana symbolises being a "Champion for MS," I felt very choked when she signed it and thanked me as we shared a hug. It made the whole event a much deeper and significant thing to be doing--besides the fun and challenge meeting aspect. There were even a couple of swimmers who had MS that took part; a double :woot: to them.
During the swim, I reached back to my hip to check the bandana was still there; it was, a reef knot took care of that (thank you Baden Powell!). It gave me heart and it was also good to keep my mind on the bigger picture.
A crowd stood waiting on the beach cheering everyone in, which was nice, and afterwards folks with MS were thanking me for doing it, and it was very humbling. It was all I could do to just thank them in return for being an inspiration to do the swim. I highly reccomend this event to anyone with the drive and willingness to raise a few bucks for a worthy cause!
Rich
