Ok, so the more they email me, the more I get nervous about the water temp. Last year it was 69 which stung to get in, but it made for a nice swimming temp. By the end, though, my fingers and toes felt a little numb, but that could have been tired (??).
But this year, it could be up to 10 degrees colder?! What to do when the coolest water I can find here in Cincinnati is 80?
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Greetings to all and I'm happy to join you here on the USMS forum!
A little background:
I swam Big Shoulders this year for the first time after 10 years as a triathlete preceded by nearly 20 years of competitive swimming. It was actually through my experiences as a triathlete that sparked my interest in open water swimming. In the back of my mind, I have always had the goal of completing the English Channel swim. When I read the results online this past Sunday, I was in awe of Andy's performance and am inspired to continue in my open water quest. For USMS standards, I am still quite young and have many years to work on it!
Thus, I'm replying to the thread regarding the amazing swim from Andy Seibt this year.
At first, I did not question the results, but I think the issues concerning Andy's ability to complete this world-class feat are legitimate. I realize the official word from the race director has been posted, thus, I would like to hear from Andy himself. Specifically, what are his regimens regarding physical and mental training, nutrition (race morning, pre-race, and in general), and competition?
In regards to Eney Jones from Colorado, this amazing 48 year old woman has been leading the competition (young and old, male and female) in the water consistently for years. AND, I remember her blowing by me (the first white cap that I remember) right around the 2.5k mark. Yes, I seem to remember the first white cap passing me was a woman. Of course, I could have missed others, specifically Andy.
I simply do not see how it is possible for someone to swim 1500 meters in a long course pool in 19:03 (1:16.2 pace per 100m x 1500 meters) on June 27, 2009 then come back 10 weeks later and swim 1:07 pace per 100 meters for the entire duration of 5000 meters in open water. The conditions were very good, I agree, but not perfect.
I did a negative split and know that swimmers can get sronger/faster as the distance increase. However, Andy's paces and races from the past do not indicate he is capable of this time. So please, pass on the information and share your secret.:bump:
Greetings to all and I'm happy to join you here on the USMS forum!
A little background:
I swam Big Shoulders this year for the first time after 10 years as a triathlete preceded by nearly 20 years of competitive swimming. It was actually through my experiences as a triathlete that sparked my interest in open water swimming. In the back of my mind, I have always had the goal of completing the English Channel swim. When I read the results online this past Sunday, I was in awe of Andy's performance and am inspired to continue in my open water quest. For USMS standards, I am still quite young and have many years to work on it!
Thus, I'm replying to the thread regarding the amazing swim from Andy Seibt this year.
At first, I did not question the results, but I think the issues concerning Andy's ability to complete this world-class feat are legitimate. I realize the official word from the race director has been posted, thus, I would like to hear from Andy himself. Specifically, what are his regimens regarding physical and mental training, nutrition (race morning, pre-race, and in general), and competition?
In regards to Eney Jones from Colorado, this amazing 48 year old woman has been leading the competition (young and old, male and female) in the water consistently for years. AND, I remember her blowing by me (the first white cap that I remember) right around the 2.5k mark. Yes, I seem to remember the first white cap passing me was a woman. Of course, I could have missed others, specifically Andy.
I simply do not see how it is possible for someone to swim 1500 meters in a long course pool in 19:03 (1:16.2 pace per 100m x 1500 meters) on June 27, 2009 then come back 10 weeks later and swim 1:07 pace per 100 meters for the entire duration of 5000 meters in open water. The conditions were very good, I agree, but not perfect.
I did a negative split and know that swimmers can get sronger/faster as the distance increase. However, Andy's paces and races from the past do not indicate he is capable of this time. So please, pass on the information and share your secret.:bump:
