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.
Let me ask..have you ever had a situation in which your blood sugar plummets while underway? Yikes, that would kind of suck. I'm sure everone is different but what is the rule of thumb for recovery from a issue like blood suger or the likes?
I think most marathon swimmers have done at least one training session to push themselves beyond the bonk. I think the EC training groups call it something like "total body confusion".
Its really only through trial and error that you will find the ideal cal/hr for yourself. Pre swim nutrition/hydration can also factor heavily into the odds of a successful swim.
Let me ask..have you ever had a situation in which your blood sugar plummets while underway? Yikes, that would kind of suck. I'm sure everone is different but what is the rule of thumb for recovery from a issue like blood suger or the likes?
I think most marathon swimmers have done at least one training session to push themselves beyond the bonk. I think the EC training groups call it something like "total body confusion".
Its really only through trial and error that you will find the ideal cal/hr for yourself. Pre swim nutrition/hydration can also factor heavily into the odds of a successful swim.
