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!
Actually 55 in SF Bay right now would be down right balmy - during the winter, it actually gets down to 50 and sometimes even into the 40's for a week or two during the winter. We expect the water temp to be right at 50 on New Year's Day when members of the South End and Dolphin Clubs do our traditional Alcatraz swim.
I guess it builds character or some such nonsense!
Actually 55 in SF Bay right now would be down right balmy - during the winter, it actually gets down to 50 and sometimes even into the 40's for a week or two during the winter. We expect the water temp to be right at 50 on New Year's Day when members of the South End and Dolphin Clubs do our traditional Alcatraz swim.
I guess it builds character or some such nonsense!
