It’s true! I know it’s been awhile… I’m trying to quit hesitating and post more often… for starters, here are several important updates that I need to share!
Amid the worldwide uprising against racist policing, we at Marathon Swim Stories have been trying to check our privilege and think about how our sport can me more inclusive, in hopes that diversity will follow. We’ll be hosting ‘A Conversation about Inclusion in Marathon Swimming’ in the month of July and would love for you to join us! Please fill out this survey to indicate a date and time that works for you and we’ll send you an invite!
We acknowledge that we are part of an expensive sport that often requires charter boats, crew, and observers, not to mention travel and accommodations for everyone involved; it’s not financially feasible for everyone to swim a channel! But 70% of our earth is water! Maybe you could swim in your own “backyard”?
To support and encourage you to push some distance and love your local water, Intrepid Water in cooperation with Rogue Valley Masters is hosting the Build to Marathon Virtual Open Water Swim Series! The distances include: 2.5K, 5K, and 10K, for just $15 you can start with the 2.5K and build to marathon distance. Category I and II swimwear allowed (ranked separately); you can even swim with and without a wet suit for a total of 6 events! Plus, you’ll be entered to win some awesome raffle prizes over the course of the series, and see how you match up against swimmers around the world! Read about it and register today – we kick off on July 1st!
Are you a seasoned marathon swimmer who isn’t challenged by ‘just a 10K’? Take a newbie under your wing and show them the feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that you get from marathon swimming – and you’ll be entered in a special raffle just for mentors!
Need a tow float for increased visibility while you’re swimming in the open water? I have many Swim Secure styles in stock: Basic floats, dry bags, dry storage with cell phone windows, or the one that’s fast becoming my favorite, the Hydration Float which keeps a water/feed bottle easily accessible for those swims when you want to push a little distance, but don’t have a support boat. If you are more likely to find yourself in a kayak or on an SUP, you might like the Bum Bag to keep your valuables dry! Always swim with a buddy, #besaferbeseen, @swimsecureuk.
Looking for some tips and tricks to improve your efficiency in what is turning out, for some, to be an “off” year? Sign up for my virtual Efficient Swimming Basics course to build awareness and gain efficiency in the water!
Not sure how to prepare for that marathon swim? Learn methods for creating your own training plan, cover efficient swimming basics, and tips for mental preparedness in my virtual Quickstart for Marathon Swimming course.
Want to hear from swimmers who caught the marathon swim bug? How do they do it? Why? Join us for Marathon Swim Stories on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:30 AM Pacific/12:30 PM GMT. Or subscribe on your favorite podcast provider!
Have another idea? Email me if there’s anyway that I can virtually support you. I hope to hear from you soon!