I've been swimming in open water for two years now, but this will be my first winter swimming without a wetsuit. I plan to make it through the winter, although right now I can only go about 1/2 a mile. I really want to work up to at least 1 mile at the current temperature (60 degrees). So I have many questions on my mind, but here are a couple to start off with:
1) In the last month, my caloric intake per day has nearly doubled!!! I know part of it must be from swimming in cold water--I think my body is trying to develop an extra layer of fat to protect itself--but there might be other factors (I've also started lifting weights etc.). So I wonder if anyone else has experienced the same thing.
2) I swim at La Jolla Cove at night--is there anyone here who is interested in joining me? Otherwise it's just me and the sharks!
I have a lot of other questions burning on my mind...I am so glad I found this forum!
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Another question (I told you i had a lot!)...
Does cold water swimming increase aerobic conditioning? My theory is that cold water swimming is similar to training at high altitude, because the cold water restricts your airways and makes it harder to breathe, so your body has to do the same exercise with a decreased level of oxygen. I don't know if I just made that up or if it's true.
Another question (I told you i had a lot!)...
Does cold water swimming increase aerobic conditioning? My theory is that cold water swimming is similar to training at high altitude, because the cold water restricts your airways and makes it harder to breathe, so your body has to do the same exercise with a decreased level of oxygen. I don't know if I just made that up or if it's true.
