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!
Hi Janet,
Nice to hear that the water could actually be reasonably warm! I assumed it would much colder than that. How great not to wear a wetsuit.
I'm planning on sending in my registration this week as well. I am nursing a shoulder injury so am not swimming as much as I would like right now. I am hoping that this will give me the rehab motivation I need! Right now, the best thing I can do to get ready for the swim is to stay out of the water--which is killing me!
I will also be having a kayak support boat, unless my husband uses this as an excuse to buy himself a Boston Whaler...
Take care,
Sydne
Hi Janet,
Nice to hear that the water could actually be reasonably warm! I assumed it would much colder than that. How great not to wear a wetsuit.
I'm planning on sending in my registration this week as well. I am nursing a shoulder injury so am not swimming as much as I would like right now. I am hoping that this will give me the rehab motivation I need! Right now, the best thing I can do to get ready for the swim is to stay out of the water--which is killing me!
I will also be having a kayak support boat, unless my husband uses this as an excuse to buy himself a Boston Whaler...
Take care,
Sydne
