I have been swimming for some time now. I usually do about 4000 yards four days per week. I have never done a long distance swim. I'm not sure why but I have been tossing the idea around in my head to swim a 30-38 mile Fresh water swim at the end of August. I'm not concerned about the time it takes. I'm thinking I would need a support crew, nutrition while underway, lights etc. etc. I would appreciate any feedback and insight you could lend regarding workouts to build up, experiences, recommended suit, food, etc. etc.
Lets hear it.
If you want to drive east a few hours, several swims of different lengths are planned in the vicinity of Lake Memphremagog, VT, on Canadian border:
www.kingdomswim.org
Marcia Cleveland's book Dover Solo, available for purchase on the website of the same name or on amazon, details some of the training and planning that go into long swims.
Mallory Mead, the USMS online open water swim coach, has an exemplary record. You might get some tips on the type of pool work to do by following her daily workouts (requires USMS registration to view).
If you want to drive east a few hours, several swims of different lengths are planned in the vicinity of Lake Memphremagog, VT, on Canadian border:
www.kingdomswim.org
Marcia Cleveland's book Dover Solo, available for purchase on the website of the same name or on amazon, details some of the training and planning that go into long swims.
Mallory Mead, the USMS online open water swim coach, has an exemplary record. You might get some tips on the type of pool work to do by following her daily workouts (requires USMS registration to view).
