Having not done a marathon swim before, I'm almost more worried about my kayaker keeping up with all the work that needs to be done, than I am about the swim itself. She's an accomplished adventure racer and is a great crew person in other sports. I know she can do the 12+ miles no problem.
Does anyone have any good tips for her on how to manage paddling alongside, plus managing the feedings and anythng else that comes up? Does she paddle just a bit ahead? Is it preferable to have a sit-on-top or shell considering all the extra crap we need to bring to keep us both hydrated and fed for 5-6 hours? Or do I con another friend into paddling as well so they can tag team?
I got some great advice on where she needs to be positioned, timing, water bottles on dog leashes, etc.
Man, I wish I had the time to go help support someone else and learn.
Thanks in advance. :)
Having not done a marathon swim before, I'm almost more worried about my kayaker keeping up with all the work that needs to be done, than I am about the swim itself. She's an accomplished adventure racer and is a great crew person in other sports. I know she can do the 12+ miles no problem.
Does anyone have any good tips for her on how to manage paddling alongside, plus managing the feedings and anythng else that comes up? Does she paddle just a bit ahead? Is it preferable to have a sit-on-top or shell considering all the extra crap we need to bring to keep us both hydrated and fed for 5-6 hours? Or do I con another friend into paddling as well so they can tag team?
I got some great advice on where she needs to be positioned, timing, water bottles on dog leashes, etc.
Man, I wish I had the time to go help support someone else and learn.
Thanks in advance. :)
Ask Tom how he kept up, guided, and fed me in Lake Travis.
Chris derks
Having not done a marathon swim before, I'm almost more worried about my kayaker keeping up with all the work that needs to be done, than I am about the swim itself. She's an accomplished adventure racer and is a great crew person in other sports. I know she can do the 12+ miles no problem.
Does anyone have any good tips for her on how to manage paddling alongside, plus managing the feedings and anythng else that comes up? Does she paddle just a bit ahead? Is it preferable to have a sit-on-top or shell considering all the extra crap we need to bring to keep us both hydrated and fed for 5-6 hours? Or do I con another friend into paddling as well so they can tag team?
I got some great advice on where she needs to be positioned, timing, water bottles on dog leashes, etc.
Man, I wish I had the time to go help support someone else and learn.
Thanks in advance. :)
Ask Tom how he kept up, guided, and fed me in Lake Travis.
Chris derks
