What can you guys tell me about this swim. 7.5 miles. I will be travelling about 7 hours so I don't have the luxury of going and checking it out. I will be doing all my training in a pool, which is unfortunate. the lakes won't get above 50 untill may. What kind of yardage should i be looking at? thanks all.
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I did this race in 1998 and had a blast. It was run by the previous race director but I've heard great things about Cheryl running the race now. I got a great draw for my kayaker/guide. He had escorted swimmers previously and knew the tides & currents. Drink more than you think you need to, I got behind the hydration curve. I ate bananas and drank watered down Gatorade. Wear good sunscreen. I use Bullfrog. That year, Potomac was the first of 3 consecutive weekends of OW races for me. The next weekend was the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim and I was toast. Too close together. I'm doing the Bay Bridge this year but hope to pick up another OW race sometime this season.
No wet suit this year. If I plan for it now, I figure it won't be a big deal on race day.
Good Luck,
Tree
I did this race in 1998 and had a blast. It was run by the previous race director but I've heard great things about Cheryl running the race now. I got a great draw for my kayaker/guide. He had escorted swimmers previously and knew the tides & currents. Drink more than you think you need to, I got behind the hydration curve. I ate bananas and drank watered down Gatorade. Wear good sunscreen. I use Bullfrog. That year, Potomac was the first of 3 consecutive weekends of OW races for me. The next weekend was the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim and I was toast. Too close together. I'm doing the Bay Bridge this year but hope to pick up another OW race sometime this season.
No wet suit this year. If I plan for it now, I figure it won't be a big deal on race day.
Good Luck,
Tree
