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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I hope all goes well on your crossing, yes the training is so important. I would say I dont know if I could do it on my own with out my coach. He has really helped me hit my times for my open water races and hopeful for 10k nationals I am with you on doing enough swimming it is so important, my coach and I do 2 swims a day and this summer are headed to a friends place were the live on the lake to do some 6 hour or more swims and to get my swim for the channel. It so much work but feel like I am living out a dream right now cant be live it is going to happen next year best wish to you hope it goes well in 4 months!!
I hope all goes well on your crossing, yes the training is so important. I would say I dont know if I could do it on my own with out my coach. He has really helped me hit my times for my open water races and hopeful for 10k nationals I am with you on doing enough swimming it is so important, my coach and I do 2 swims a day and this summer are headed to a friends place were the live on the lake to do some 6 hour or more swims and to get my swim for the channel. It so much work but feel like I am living out a dream right now cant be live it is going to happen next year best wish to you hope it goes well in 4 months!!
