I've been swimming for 5 months. I had to learn to swim, then breath bi-laterally. I have swam in open water four times. I have a kayaker next to me so I don't swim in circles. I can swim a mile in open water. I swim three days a week. A mile two days and a half mile on work week days.
Am I ready? I've never swam like this and am very anxious. Also what should my training be like the week before my swim? What should I eat?
Hey Russ,
You shouldn't have to worry about your shoulder, as the average temperature of lake Superior is about -20F. There should no issue with inflammation, and you will not have to ice down after the event! Try not to think about the creatures in the lake, like whitefish, trout and sturgeon.
I am also swimming on the same day. It's in a reservoir north of Des Moines. I will try not to think about the little fishies and snapping turtles nibbling on my toes. my swim is 2.4 miles. I swam 1.5 at a friend's lake nearby and did OK. It took me just under 40 minutes. I plan to return there this weekend for another go.
My swim event will also feature a long bridge that will always be on my right. I can breath off either side, but the right side is my stronger.
Let me know how it goes, and good luck to all.
Hey Russ,
You shouldn't have to worry about your shoulder, as the average temperature of lake Superior is about -20F. There should no issue with inflammation, and you will not have to ice down after the event! Try not to think about the creatures in the lake, like whitefish, trout and sturgeon.
I am also swimming on the same day. It's in a reservoir north of Des Moines. I will try not to think about the little fishies and snapping turtles nibbling on my toes. my swim is 2.4 miles. I swam 1.5 at a friend's lake nearby and did OK. It took me just under 40 minutes. I plan to return there this weekend for another go.
My swim event will also feature a long bridge that will always be on my right. I can breath off either side, but the right side is my stronger.
Let me know how it goes, and good luck to all.
