Hi.. I've decided to swim in the swim across the Hudson river sept 12. I've never swam open water (or much pool) swimming. But I'm going to try. I just started training and have a couple questions
1) the swim is 3 miles. What is the longest distance I need to train to?
2) water temp should be about 70. When ocean swimming I've lost body temp quickly. I'm thinking about wearing a wetsuit or swim skin. Which would you suggest?
3) would anybody suggest ear or nose plugs?
4) anybody on this form doing this swim or interested in doing some Hudson river swimming before sept 12th?
I'm sure I have more questions but lets see how this goes...
