Hi Sarah. I really appreciate that you share all the details of your training and preparation. I’m sure these come from hard lessons learned. I’m turning 50 next year and have started training in Feb. Initially 250m and now I’m up to comfortable 2.2km per session and shaved off 25% on pace. I’m lucky to live close to the sea (WC), so I do one sea swim per week, making sure I pay close attention to what I learn each time. My main issues have been chafing under my arms and discomfort in my R shoulder and R ankle. I’m making small adjustments to my stroke and doing some strength training. I’ve realised that swimming alone is not sufficient training. But right now, after 40min in the sea I’ve chafed so badly that I need to stop. So not cold, fitness or sea conditions but my own skin halting progress. I was hoping to find anti-chafe products on your website. I’ve tried several products from my pharmacy but nothing last more than 30min. Any ideas? Do male athletes wax their armpits?
HI- Thank you for your note- Unfortunately we do not have any anti chafe product, I generally use vaseline and most swimmer find that helps- Lanoleum is even more effective as it is thicker and stays on for longer. A lot of swimmers do shave under their arms which can help. Good technique is also super helpful. It would be helpful if you could get someone to film you swimming to show where you may be going wrong. Subtle changes to your stroke can make a massive difference. Good luck and thank you for reaching out!
I was thinking of doing a 10km swim next summer 2022, and was wondering what sort of distances should i consistently be able to do leading up to the swim? My longest swim to date is only 4.4km and any other tips would be greatly apreciated.
Hi Brian- your weekly average should match your total distance- I would suggest maybe a 6km just from a mental perspective but if you consistently doing 4-5km per swim session 3-5 times a week you should be more than comfortable in a 10km
Well done!!
THanks!
Great video, thanks Sarah.
Thank yoU!
Hi Sarah. I really appreciate that you share all the details of your training and preparation. I’m sure these come from hard lessons learned. I’m turning 50 next year and have started training in Feb. Initially 250m and now I’m up to comfortable 2.2km per session and shaved off 25% on pace. I’m lucky to live close to the sea (WC), so I do one sea swim per week, making sure I pay close attention to what I learn each time. My main issues have been chafing under my arms and discomfort in my R shoulder and R ankle. I’m making small adjustments to my stroke and doing some strength training. I’ve realised that swimming alone is not sufficient training. But right now, after 40min in the sea I’ve chafed so badly that I need to stop. So not cold, fitness or sea conditions but my own skin halting progress. I was hoping to find anti-chafe products on your website. I’ve tried several products from my pharmacy but nothing last more than 30min. Any ideas? Do male athletes wax their armpits?
HI- Thank you for your note- Unfortunately we do not have any anti chafe product, I generally use vaseline and most swimmer find that helps- Lanoleum is even more effective as it is thicker and stays on for longer. A lot of swimmers do shave under their arms which can help. Good technique is also super helpful. It would be helpful if you could get someone to film you swimming to show where you may be going wrong. Subtle changes to your stroke can make a massive difference. Good luck and thank you for reaching out!
@@sarahferguson6946 thank you for your reply. I will follow your advice.
thanks or this Q and A.. in the swimming pool i try and swim without touching the wall also without lanes and other swimmers accross
good plan! Keep it up!
I was thinking of doing a 10km swim next summer 2022, and was wondering what sort of distances should i consistently be able to do leading up to the swim? My longest swim to date is only 4.4km and any other tips would be greatly apreciated.
Hi Brian- your weekly average should match your total distance- I would suggest maybe a 6km just from a mental perspective but if you consistently doing 4-5km per swim session 3-5 times a week you should be more than comfortable in a 10km
@@breatheocean1 thank you!