How to stay warm and strong while swimming Donner Lake.
Former Member
I just swam Donner Lake this morning, long swim!! I've been swimming open water for a few years. Half way through the swim I began to really feel the cold and it slowed my stroke down a lot. How can I stay warm and strong during this race. When I finished it took me 45 minutes to get warm. I even practice in Lake Natoma which is very cold. Thanks for any advice out there.:notworthy:
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I dont know if a wet suit is what you may want or need but thats one way. Another way is to wear a cold water swim cap as most body heat leaves thru the head. Drinking some hot tea and eating a good breakfast like hot oatmeal and toast helps too. Warming up by exercising moving about before the swim is always a good idea..
See this page for info on cold water swim caps
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
I don't have anything to say regarding keeping warm however I do have to ask if you know of a good Masters group by Roseville CA. I saw that you were from SAC so I thought that I might ask as I will be in the area for a week on travel.
Thanks,
Jared
Donner lake not too cold to swim in with out a wet suit 64-69 degrees.
I thought Donner lake was colder than that. Lake Tahoe is around 65 - 68 degrees this time of year, and every time I have been to Donner Lake, it has felt significantly colder than Tahoe.
Thanks for the information. Donner Lake is one of those races where your time does not count if you wear a wetsuit. I'm swimming Pacific Grove and Alcatraz in September. I will be wearing a wetsuit for those. I usually double cap, but did not this time. Have a great day.
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