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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Julie,
Thanks for the info. re: kayakers. It sounds like several of you are going this route. I am getting closer to getting this wrapped up.
I was also wondering about nutrition. I thought gatorade would be sufficient as well. I've never tried GU, but will give it a try in one of my lake swims.
Would also love to hear of any pool workouts people are doing to prepare. I've been doing 3600 - 4200 yards 2x a week at the pool, some ladder sets and sets of 500 yards. I've been doing some of my swimming in Malletts Bay/Valcour Island, both on Lake Champlain. My goal is simply to make it across the lake and of course, to enjoy myself!
Thanks for sharing ideas/thoughts. It is pumping me up!
Julie,
Thanks for the info. re: kayakers. It sounds like several of you are going this route. I am getting closer to getting this wrapped up.
I was also wondering about nutrition. I thought gatorade would be sufficient as well. I've never tried GU, but will give it a try in one of my lake swims.
Would also love to hear of any pool workouts people are doing to prepare. I've been doing 3600 - 4200 yards 2x a week at the pool, some ladder sets and sets of 500 yards. I've been doing some of my swimming in Malletts Bay/Valcour Island, both on Lake Champlain. My goal is simply to make it across the lake and of course, to enjoy myself!
Thanks for sharing ideas/thoughts. It is pumping me up!
