1st Solo 2008

Submitted by juliekerr on Mon, 05/11/2007 - 20:37.

Having set my next goal as a solo swim to Rotto I am now following Peter Tatam's programs. I have a swimming background but for the past 5 years I have been doing triathlons. In Hamburg for the World Championships I was lucky enough to win my age group 55-59 years and I now need a change. I have hung up the bike and joggers for a while and am very much enjoying swimming.

At the moment just having trouble doing an on-line entry.

Love to hear from someone with experience. My worry is the cold.

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Peter Tatam?

Submitted by kathy garnett on Tue, 06/11/2007 - 13:03.

Hi Julie,
Im a first timer solo swimmer too!! Whats Peter Tatam's program? is it free?? Im just planning my own program but looking for some guidance.
Cheers,
Kathy

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the cold

Submitted by andrew crace on Tue, 06/11/2007 - 13:59.

Hi,

I have done a number of solo crossings.I never found the cold an issue. I think if you keep well hydrated (every 30 minutes) and eat( i found a banana every hour the best)it will help. Sun screen with an overlayer of wool fat also helps escpecially with sunburn prevention, chafing and insulation.

All the best

andrew

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PETER TATAM????

Submitted by Andrea Jane Butler on Sun, 18/11/2007 - 20:06.

Hi there Julie I am enquiring about the Peter Tatam's programme. Is this online or a book. I have easy access to the pool and beach.
I did a duo in 06 and made it, thankgoodness it was rather rough too. The cold is a problem I believe if you are in and out of the water with the duo and team crossing. Most of our swimming is in the ocean the only way to get use to the cold. Easy were we are living, Albany.
How often are you swimming at the moment and how may km are you turning over in a week.

I am very impressed with your win in Hamburg that is just fantastic.
Looking Forward to hearing from you.
Andrea

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Solo Swim Training

Submitted by juliekerr on Sun, 02/12/2007 - 08:28.

Hi everyone! Been off line for a while but still hanging in there with training. Peter Tanham book "Swimming The Rottnest Channel" I bought it through the Channel Swim Association. I have found it a great inspiration and contains a 10 week program. This week I'm doing the 10th week and will then start again. 3 sessions a week between 4-5Kms. Now that I'm feeling a little more energetic I will be adding in another 2 sessions but not as long. I hope this is enough. I'm living in Kalgoorlie and off to Esperance next weekend for cold water swims. That is still a concern for me.
Question: I have to do 10Km swim to qualify. When should I do this? There is a swim in Perth on the 27th Jan but I feel that might be too close. Not looking forward to 10Kms in indoor pool though! I will be in Perth early Jan '08.
Keep up the training and love to read your comments.
Julie

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