The Triple Crown

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:57:25 GMT

As I predicted with my 11/7/2009 posting on this thread. one more name is added to the list of Triple Crown Swimmers...www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/.../mallory-mead-joins-triple-crown-club.html

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:43:46 GMT

Hey folks, Colorado swimmer Craig Lenning should be starting his English Channel swim any minute now. twitter.com/craiglenning This is the last swim for his Triple Crown, and his 3rd marathon swim of the season! Making it into the "The Daily News of Open Water Swimming" is like being on the cover of the Rolling Stone...hehe. Way go Craig! another Colorado EC solo crossing, that's three for the summer with one more to go. www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/.../craig-lenning-joins-triple-crown-club.html

RE: The Triple Crown

dsidner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:59:18 GMT

and an update... www.triplecrownofopenwaterswimming.com/.../triple-crown-of-open-water-swimming.html

RE: The Triple Crown

dsidner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:58:19 GMT

and an update... www.triplecrownofopenwaterswimming.com/.../triple-crown-of-open-water-swimming.html

RE: The Triple Crown

dsidner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:56:51 GMT

one more triple crown achiever: www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/.../jim-barber-joins-triple-crown-club.html

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:12:51 GMT

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:07:37 GMT

good advice steve. the goggles i use in OW are different than the goggles i use in the pool. for me, long lasting comfort means that my goggles are as loose as they can be without leaking. this will vary with conditions (wind, chop, etc) but, my tightest OW adjustment and goggle choice will still leak in the pool when i push off the wall. for OW, i like blue 70 vision

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:17:56 GMT

Thank you very much Munatones, chaos, for the information and tips. Sounds like swimming can also help develop facial muscles :D

RE: The Triple Crown

Munatones — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:06:31 GMT

One of the very important practice elements of open water swimmers is to not take off your goggles during pool swimming practice. While nearly 100% of pool swimmers regularly place their goggles lenses on their forehead in between sets during pool workouts, this is not a practice that is recommended for established/experienced marathon swimmers who learn to adjust their goggles by facial movement in the pool and open water. By constantly adjusting your goggles during pool workouts, you tend not to learn how to adjust your goggles "on the fly" which will take time, assuming you are wearing goggle that fit well in the first place. Good luck.

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:31 GMT

Just a quick question about goggles for anyone who swam long distance in open water (such as Channel swimming): did you have to adjust your goggles from time to time? It's hard for me to imagine having goggles sucked to your eye sockets for more than 10 hours. My goggles would leak after even a few laps in the pool. Even if it doesn't leak, I like to loosen it when I'm not swimming.

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:19:42 GMT

I know, Hoosier, lighten up :))) just messing with you

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:25:26 GMT

I was making no comment as to who would win, simply following the discussion as to what it took to get the opportunity to swim....good luck to you in your swim. :) as we always say, 'watch out for outside smoke!"

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:44 GMT

I checked this years entry for the MIMS for the women, (know the most about) and I believe all but one maybe two have swam the English Channel. They did a very nice job of spreading the entrys by ages, regions, etc. Hoosier, I believe you are referring to me. Beware of the Underdog, or Chicken in my case. I'm relentless.

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:43:20 GMT

Who do you think should be considered the pre-race favorite(s)? of those entered that i have had the pleasure to swim with.... Rondi and Lynne stand out.... though there are many impressive marathon times included in the resumes. its going to be a fun one to watch (too bad i'll be in the water)

RE: The Triple Crown

Munatones — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:31:11 GMT

Who do you think should be considered the pre-race favorite(s)?

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:42:15 GMT

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:26:21 GMT

Hoosier your Daughter is a great swimmer!! Only in my dreams would I think about the English channel.Have seen the videos on Youtub crazy cool. Not only is it long distance to go but so many people either start or end in the dark because it takes so long! Would love to do one of those three swims! Might just be dreaming for me.

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:22:43 GMT

In August of 2010...one more name will be added to the 35...my daughter has completed all but Catalina, and will take care of it then.

RE: The Triple Crown

Munatones — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:21:18 GMT

As of September 2009, there have been 35 people who have completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. You can see the list here: 10kswim.blogspot.com/.../thrice-challenge-whos-who-of-marathon.html. Like horse racing, some people define the Triple Crown in different ways from the traditional Triple Crown (English Channel, Catalina Channel and Manhattan Island Marathon Swim). Alternatives are listed here: 10kswim.blogspot.com/.../crowning-achievement-triple-crown.html. There is also the Ocean's Seven which has not been achieved yet, although James Pittar of Australia (10kswim.blogspot.com/.../james-pittar-attempting-oceans-seven.html) is on his way: 10kswim.blogspot.com/.../oceans-seven.html. There is also the Five Oceans, made famous by Lewis Pugh: 10kswim.blogspot.com/.../five-oceans-of-lewis-gordon-pugh.html

RE: The Triple Crown

srcoyote — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:31:00 GMT

Wow. That is stiff competition. If I do anything along the lines of that sort of length, it will take me a few years to get there so I'll have plenty of time to plan ahead. Best of luck!!

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:53:14 GMT

The MIMS 2010 application went on line at 1:00 PM today and closed out at 2:00. There are 34 solo entries for 25 spots, and the approval process has begun. Its clear that one needs to plan well in advance for this event as the application process is fiercely competitive.

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:26:03 GMT

I have always known it to be, English Channel, Manhattan Island Marathon, and Catalina Channel swim in California.

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:18:11 GMT

What constitutes the Triple Crown for open water swimming?

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:03:55 GMT

My daughter has swam the channel and MIMS. She did the MIMS after she swam and won the Little Red Lighthouse a couple of years before she applied. agree it is very hard to get in. but I think attainable, if you swim some of the others first, not necessirly win them but partcipate in the associations other swims and be early with your application. Besides the boat alone is $5000 for the channel. I wouldnt do it first....IMHO

RE: The Triple Crown

Former Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:56:47 GMT

thoughts? yes, lots! the manhattan swim (MIMS) is becoming very competitive just to get in. they accept 25 solo swimmers per year based on some combination of diversity goals and first come/first serve. the 2010 MIMS application goes on line this monday, the event is june 12. if you have the opportunity, i would recommend the following activities: get a friend or two and swim it as a relay, volunteer to be a boat observer for the event, do the qualifying swim just for fun... warm feedings help (4 hours in 61 degrees or less), enter the little red lighthouse swim; this event is about 6 miles with a current that makes it more like a 3-4 mile swim. it is the longest event that the MIF hosts around manhattan. i have more thoughts that i'll post later, but its time for me to go swimming.