let's say you got dropped out about 10m from shore

[Larry Lambo]

I would need some sort of floating device to help me rest when i got tired. Other than that, I don't think I'd make it.

But facing death, man is able to do some superhuman sh*t, so I guess it's possible.

 

[notPsychosiz]

Most ppl have trouble walking ten miles straight.

I'm in excellent shape, but the only reason I can even ride my bike 10 miles is cause of numerous traffic lights where I can rest for 30 seconds at a time.

The ocean would fk me up.

 

[wickedsm]

that's even if they can find you

for me i'd be sinking as soon as you dropped me in as I lack the knowledge on how to swim

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

yikes

Falling overboard on a cruise sounds even worse. Be too far back and get sucked up into the fan blades. Being stuck out in that darkness and all you hear is splish splash don't know what is under your feets

i'd fall out of a jet than fall off a boat... at least i know i'm just gonna die

you don't know what's gonna happen in the middle of the ocean... you could live for days... and just die of thirst and overexposure from the sun

or get a leg bit off

or get grabbed and drug down

or any fukking thing

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

I know you meant miles. That's nothing when the body is in a panic state

Look this was just a recent case, just last month, from where I live



Breh spent more than 12 hours swimming and evaded a shark attack

10 miles is nothing to an island breh.

There's even a annual swimming contest where 1000's of people swim from one island to another from that same island Even older people do it

you know those professional swimming joints allow you to bring water and food right?

and still people don't make it and need rescued


now imagine you just dropped out there dry... today... not having trained a day in your life for swimming nor ocean swimming

 

[stealthbomber]

im in good shape but 10 miles

 

[TRFG]

you know those professional swimming joints allow you to bring water and food right?

and still people don't make it and need rescued


now imagine you just dropped out there dry... today... not having trained a day in your life for swimming nor ocean swimming

You sure you know how to swim breh? You don't eat or drink then get in the water, you'll get a cramp and probably drown

I can survive 10 miles out in the water. I'll back stroke half the way and let the current do the rest Island life

 

[Deezy314619]

Ten miles is insane. I can swim but maaaan,

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

You sure you know how to swim breh? You don't eat or drink then get in the water, you'll get a cramp and probably drown

I can survive 10 miles out in the water. I'll back stroke half the way and let the current do the rest Island life

that was funny for real when you think about it


maybe i should have described more... they ain't sitting out there having full meals

they have these little pouches with water and light snacks... marathon swimming is dangerous as fukk and exerts way too much energy to have NO water and sugar intake for 10 miles

I was thinking about going to this race as well, but after doing some research and some test swims, decided it would be too much trouble to prepare for it. I'd rather spend my time working on pool events.

There were three big showstoppers for me, and it wasn't all about yardage.

1. Refueling during the race. Apparently you can never have enough glycogen in your muscles at the beginning of this kind of race to finish it, so you have to consume some quantity of carbohydrate-laden sports drink or gel during the race. At least some swimmers carry gel packs in their suits for this, and also make regular stops. You need to figure out how much and what kind of fuel you need, and how frequently. It's an individual thing. Experienced long-distance swimmers know all about this, but not me.

2. Cold water tolerance. I tend to get leg cramps after swimming in cold water for more than about 90 minutes. A 10 mile swim might take as long as 5 hours. Maybe there's something I could do better with electrolytes, but that's another puzzle I'm not terribly interested in solving.

3. Stroke mechanics, tendonitis, and etc. After doing a couple of 5K test swims, I noticed my shoulders were yakking back at me rather more than they usually do. I think my stroke mechanics, which are fine for a 3K workout in a pool, or a 1650 in a meet, are maybe not as good as I thought they were. Or maybe I'm just getting old. In any case, I'm not enthusiastic about risking an injury preparing for this event or doing it.

In summary, I am in ever greater awe of these long distance swimmers. They have to deal with problems we sissy pool swimmers never even think about. And I didn't even mention the infamous, carnivorous, Tennessee River Man-Eating Eel! Long distance swimming is a completely different sport.

9 weeks to train for a 10 mile open water swim

Tom,

If you are holding 12-13 spl, speed ranging from 1:30-1:18 in Nov., with the goal of doing a 10 miler next summer, you will be more than ready to swim the distance.
A few suggestions that I have picked-up from friends that have done the Swim the Suck 10 miler(http://www.swimthesuck10mile.com/Site/Home.html) Yes, that is a shameless plug for my friend's event.
1) Gradually build-up to longer swims by time, not distance. Start with a 10 minute swim, then work up to a 20 and even 30 minute swim. Don't worry about the distance, just get use to swimming relaxed for longer period.
2) Practice hydrating and feeding stops. You should be taking water every 25-30 minutes. Food is dependent on your body's need but at least a little energy replacement once an hour but water 2-3 times an hour.
3) Find a buddy(ies) to do some open water swimming. You may have to wait until the water temps warm-up in the spring(depending on where you are located) but get use to not having walls to turn or rest after 25 yds. Plus, you need to practice sighthing both in front of you and using the shore to follow for the swim.
4) Contact Coach Dave for specific training ideas. He has done a number of LONG open water swims. He will be able to give you even more details about what to expect and how to prepare.

Good Luck!
John

10 Mile Swim--Am I Ready? - Total Immersion Forums






there's a few 10 mile river swims in America every year.... trust and believe you gotta train, get your levels right, eat/drink during, and you still might not make it

and that's a fukking river

 

[CinnaSlim]

 

[ThugLife]

10 miles? Everyone in this thread is DYING

 

[TRFG]

that was funny for real when you think about it


maybe i should have described more... they ain't sitting out there having full meals

they have these little pouches with water and light snacks... marathon swimming is dangerous as fukk and exerts way too much energy to have NO water and sugar intake for 10 miles




9 weeks to train for a 10 mile open water swim





10 Mile Swim--Am I Ready? - Total Immersion Forums






there's a few 10 mile river swims in America every year.... trust and believe you gotta train, get your levels right, eat/drink during, and you still might not make it

and that's a fukking river

Nah, I've seen it first hand they don't use any of those fancy stuff this the Caribbean not the states . At most there's a Coast Guard boat and private boats for the burnt out.

 

[Primetime21]

Nah, I've seen it first hand they don't use any of those fancy stuff this the Caribbean not the states . At most there's a Coast Guard boat and private boats for the burnt out.

Thats too easy, it would be a breeze in that water..hell if no sharks around you might even want to fukk around and stay out for a while.

 

[Draje]

If I fall in water more than 10 feet then I'm probably dead.

A scenario like this is either suicide or murder

 

[TRFG]

Thats too easy, it would be a breeze in that water..hell if no sharks around you might even want to fukk around and stay out for a while.

There's probably more Sharks in the Caribbean than anywhere else, you have several oceans and seas connecting in the Caribbean