1) Embrace your fear/worry/anxiety/self doubt. You wouldn't be doing
it if were easy. And we all have them.
2) Don't worry that you're tired all the time that you are in
training - you're training to swim the Channel for god's sake!
3) On the day don't get overwhelmed. Don't think "Oh my god, I'm
going to be swimming for 14 hours". Instead think, "Hey it will all
be over this time tomorrow!" (doesn't count if you're doing a
two-way/three-way!)
4) Don't wear a watch during your swim. Never ask how far you've
swum/how far you have to go. It doesn't make any difference and the
first half of your swim may have no bearing on the second half
5) Keep your feeds as short as possible
6) When you get close to Palos Verde don't keep looking at the coast - it
doesn't get any closer for hours and you'll just get frustrated
7) Keep telling your crew how you are - they probably won't ask you,
but keep telling them (briefly) anyway.
8) Many people are ill and still keep swimming - if you are sick,
don't panic. You can keep swimming. Adrenalin is an amazing thing.
9) When you are getting really tired and miserable, think "Is there
any reason that I can't keep going?" If the answer is no, then KEEP
GOING!
10) Remember that the only bit worth swimming is the last bit!
it if were easy. And we all have them.
2) Don't worry that you're tired all the time that you are in
training - you're training to swim the Channel for god's sake!
3) On the day don't get overwhelmed. Don't think "Oh my god, I'm
going to be swimming for 14 hours". Instead think, "Hey it will all
be over this time tomorrow!" (doesn't count if you're doing a
two-way/three-way!)
4) Don't wear a watch during your swim. Never ask how far you've
swum/how far you have to go. It doesn't make any difference and the
first half of your swim may have no bearing on the second half
5) Keep your feeds as short as possible
6) When you get close to Palos Verde don't keep looking at the coast - it
doesn't get any closer for hours and you'll just get frustrated
7) Keep telling your crew how you are - they probably won't ask you,
but keep telling them (briefly) anyway.
8) Many people are ill and still keep swimming - if you are sick,
don't panic. You can keep swimming. Adrenalin is an amazing thing.
9) When you are getting really tired and miserable, think "Is there
any reason that I can't keep going?" If the answer is no, then KEEP
GOING!
10) Remember that the only bit worth swimming is the last bit!
But wait! There's more!
- swim from feed to feed -
- and remember, a feed IS JUST A FEED as Sal says - it is NOT a rest!
- just keep moving your arms and legs - until you get to the other side....
- and to quote a very good friend of ours, Dennis from Connecticut , USA -
" Start steady - and taper off at the end"!
- and to quote good old Charlie
"don't peak too early!!"
- and remember, a feed IS JUST A FEED as Sal says - it is NOT a rest!
- just keep moving your arms and legs - until you get to the other side....
- and to quote a very good friend of ours, Dennis from Connecticut , USA -
" Start steady - and taper off at the end"!
- and to quote good old Charlie
"don't peak too early!!"
And:
"Prepare for the worst - and hope for the best!!
...oh!
"just swim till there is no more water".
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