I am wondering if any other open water folks deal with Raynaud's Syndrome--extremely cold hands and feet that becomes almost debilitating. Mine has gotten worse in the last two years or so, and with open water swimming in cold conditions, it's been just awful. I deal with color change and pain on an almost daily basis. Sometimes, even after a summer run, I'll be almost unable to use my hands for an hour or so.
With a 10-mile swim coming up, in less than Caribbean conditions up in Vermont, I am getting extremely nervous. This summer, I've been having massive Raynaud's issues because of the crazy weather.
Has anyone else dealt with this? One recommendation is to stay out of cold water--not so much an option!
Thanks.
thanks, it has been a journey.
i use hammer perpetuem for long swims. i haven't tried it warm yet (but i will soon) i find the neutral flavor tolerable.... i can't stand sweet stuff, especially when swimming in salt water. i watched a friend do an 8 hour swim in sub 60 degree water "feeding" on warm gatorade. it worked for him, but i say yuck!
i hope you have this figured out by the kingdom swim.
thanks, it has been a journey.
i use hammer perpetuem for long swims. i haven't tried it warm yet (but i will soon) i find the neutral flavor tolerable.... i can't stand sweet stuff, especially when swimming in salt water. i watched a friend do an 8 hour swim in sub 60 degree water "feeding" on warm gatorade. it worked for him, but i say yuck!
i hope you have this figured out by the kingdom swim.
