Hello swimmers,
I am new to this website and I'm thrilled with all of the information and expertise you all have to share.
I am entering the 8 mile swim across Lake Champlain. It begins on the New York side of the lake and ends in Vermont. I have started swimming 2700 - 3600 yards in the pool 2-3x a week. I am hoping to get in the lake soon....I just want it to get above 50 degrees!
I am a rookie and would appreciate any advice on workouts, nutrition, and any other tips. I have competed in 1.2 and 5 mile open water swims. This seems so much bigger to me. I am both excited and nervous.
One thing that surprised me was that they allow fins. Has anyone out there raced with fins? Any pros/cons to share?
I look forward to some replies. Thanks!
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Hi Sydne,
I can tell you that the water temp. by early August is generally around 70 degrees....very nice. I swim in the lake often, but have never swam across. I plan to send my registration this week. The event organizer has been very helpful. The hard part is getting a chase boat, but he did say I can have a kayak escort, so that gets me off the hook!
Good luck with your decision.
Janet
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Former Member
Hi Sydne,
I can tell you that the water temp. by early August is generally around 70 degrees....very nice. I swim in the lake often, but have never swam across. I plan to send my registration this week. The event organizer has been very helpful. The hard part is getting a chase boat, but he did say I can have a kayak escort, so that gets me off the hook!
Good luck with your decision.
Janet
