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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I would dearly love to do this swim, but I have never swum more than 4 miles. And that took me almost 3 hours.
How can I get more endurance?
I have been a 40 minute miler forever and swim 2 -3 miles every other day. Run about 10 on the other. 10 minute miles.
I am signed up for the Save the Bay in Newport RI July 21 and Alcatraz on Sept 10 but they are much shorter distances.
Do you think it is possible for me do the Lake Champlain this year? Or should I wait till 08?
I will try to get back to this board but would not mind an E mail direct:
Jimparham@cox.net
Oh yes, I'm 60 if that makes any dfference.
I would dearly love to do this swim, but I have never swum more than 4 miles. And that took me almost 3 hours.
How can I get more endurance?
I have been a 40 minute miler forever and swim 2 -3 miles every other day. Run about 10 on the other. 10 minute miles.
I am signed up for the Save the Bay in Newport RI July 21 and Alcatraz on Sept 10 but they are much shorter distances.
Do you think it is possible for me do the Lake Champlain this year? Or should I wait till 08?
I will try to get back to this board but would not mind an E mail direct:
Jimparham@cox.net
Oh yes, I'm 60 if that makes any dfference.
