I have set a goal of swimming the English Channel in 2013. I believe I have given myself plenty of time to train and prepare...(I hope). I am currently heavily involved in longer distance triathlons (70.3 and Ironman distance). My "final" long triathlon will occur on November 21, 2010, at Ironman Arizona. After that, I will take some down time (30 days or so) and then begin my training for my Channel attempt. I am comfortable in the open water. My max distance is 2.4 miles at this point.
Alright, let's hear it. Advice?? Questions?? Comments?? Let me know what you are thinking!!
John
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way to go john!
some advice;
book your pilot early so you can get the slot you want. join the google group for channel swimmers groups.google.com/.../topics
it may be by invitation only, if you can't join send me a note with your email address and i will put in a request for you. there are tons of great information in the archives (a lot of blather as well)
the most informative posts are long and detailed and usually from mike oram (channel pilot supreme).
make a pilgrimage to dover and train with channel alum and aspirants.
read lots of channel swimmer blogs.
though its a long swim, the journey is much longer..... enjoy it!
i have a booking with paul foreman for the tide of aug 28 - sept 6 2010.
way to go john!
some advice;
book your pilot early so you can get the slot you want. join the google group for channel swimmers groups.google.com/.../topics
it may be by invitation only, if you can't join send me a note with your email address and i will put in a request for you. there are tons of great information in the archives (a lot of blather as well)
the most informative posts are long and detailed and usually from mike oram (channel pilot supreme).
make a pilgrimage to dover and train with channel alum and aspirants.
read lots of channel swimmer blogs.
though its a long swim, the journey is much longer..... enjoy it!
i have a booking with paul foreman for the tide of aug 28 - sept 6 2010.
