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Would you swim a body of water as yet uncrossed if you knew it …

WEBSeriously. That is the question I’m asking you. Would you swim an incredible body of water, one probably never swum in, at least not at the distances we do; one in …

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health — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBGlobal community of open water swimmers, marathon swimmers, channel swimmers. Open water swimming training plans, nutrition advice, news, events.

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MIMS Application Questions

WEBA few answers.. @ttriven - for the race on Aug 1.. there are 20 spaces total/maximum for swimmers who meet the distance requirement for the 1 HR swim.

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Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBGlobal community of open water swimmers, marathon swimmers, channel swimmers. Open water swimming training plans, nutrition advice, news, events.

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General Discussion — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBGlobal community of open water swimmers, marathon swimmers, channel swimmers. Open water swimming training plans, nutrition advice, news, events.

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Finished my first 10K, what next

WEBAfter a 10k, I did an 8 mile (12.something k) swim, though this step probably isn't necessary, but it was convenient. Then a 10 mile (16k), then 15 mile (25k) then 20 mile (32k) solo …

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Swim Reports — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBThree Rivers Marathon Swim (3RMS) - PIttsburgh - 2022. 5 comments Most recent by ismuqattash September 2023. Singitic (Athos) Gulf. Greece. self organised marathon …

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MIMS Logistics — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBFrom email for June 14 swimmer: Dear Swimmer, With the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim events fast approaching we have a few updates for you. The swim start time is …

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Lake Erie Open Water Swimming Association (LEOWSA)

WEBLEOWSA ( Lake Erie Open Water Swim Assoc) has 1 swimmer attempting standard course 24.3 miles from Tip of Long Point Ontario to Freeport Beach in North East Twp. PA. for …

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Respiratory muscle 'fatigue' after long swim

WEBSeptember 2014. The fatigue might be more rib muscle related, or it could be lung-related. The diaphragm fatigue would feel like you can't engage the muscle to take the breath in …

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Event Announcements — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBUltraSwim 33.3 #2 Montenegro 28th September - 02 October 2023. 0 comments Started by UltraSwim333 February 2023.

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Swim Health — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBTheoretically an 18 year old swimmer could be hitting 200/min at max exertion, and some people can run very high heart rates, even at sub-max efforts.

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Bioprene / gaining weight for a channel swim

WEBGot the cold water distance bug 2010. Started proper training 1-1.5million meters per year, which built me up to 165lb. Aiming for 180lb+ for my EC attempt in July 2012. Currently …

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Best Waterproof Sunscreen / Sunblock for Swimming

WEBYou can order one pound jars of zinc oxide from the pharmacist for under $5. The Coppertone Sport is a great base and works well on your face because it doesn’t sting …

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numbness in fingers — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBDrink milk for the calcium (or calcium supplements, whichever you prefer) and have a banana every now and then. The potassium from bananas helps with good nervous …

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MIMS 2015 Extra Help

WEBJust thinking Given the circumstances of Morty's health issue and the imminence of the first MIMS race, they may need some extra help. If anyone can volunteer in case they …

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How Dangerous is Open Water Swimming

WEBApril 2013. I tend to agree that Synchro would be riskier than Open Water. Synchronized Swimming involves rediculously long periods of breath holding, as you are underwater, …

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Cold Water Swimming and Atrial Fibrillation

WEBJanuary 2014 in General Discussion. Hello and Happy New Year to everyone. Has anyone on this forum experienced or have any knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation linked to cold …

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Beta Blockers and OW swimming — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBThe beta blockers put a "governor" of sorts, like in a go-cart accelerator pedal, on one's heart rate. When you take the beta blocker, your maximum heart rate is reduced and …

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Oceanman Croatia — Marathon Swimmers Forum

WEBThis will be my first maraton swim withaut training! I hope just be fun! Openh2o Member. July 2021. Befor few days i sey "hope be fun"!!! Nightmare! But i survaive and finish 10k! …

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