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Dear <<First Name>>
Are you dreading the swim?! You’re not alone, it’s something we hear from lots of Quadrathletes. Take it from us, the anticipation is usually worse than reality and, as far as we know, there is no Loch Tay monster lurking in the depths! Here are a few key facts about the swim:
Distance: 0.8mile (1.3Km) = 52 lengths of a 25m pool. Not as far as you might have thought?
Time: You have 60 minutes to complete the swim, that's 1 minute per 25 metre swimming pool length.
Temperature: There’s no denying it, it’s cold in the loch! A balmy 14 degrees usually.
Kit: A full body wetsuit is compulsory. Swimming wetsuits are the most flexible. You can wear neoprene hats, boots or gloves but webbed toes/fingers are not allowed.
Swim Start: Considerably less brutal than some event starts due to smaller numbers (and 2 start times!). Strong quick swimmers can wade out to the front of the pack while slower less confident swimmers can hang back and wait for space.
Safety: We take your safety in the loch extremely seriously. You will be surrounded by a team of safety kayakers and rescue boats. Should you feel the need to catch your breath, have a wee rest, or to stop, help is never far away.
Tips: Swimming pool and open water swimming are very different! We have put together a list of a few of our top tips to make your 0.8 mile swim a little easier. READ MORE
Make a splash, raise lots of cash!
Are you doing more and more lengths every time you hit the pool to train? You could turn this into fundraising. Why not start a blog to let everyone know how you’re progressing with your training. Post updates on social media and pictures of your training too to encourage people to sponsor you! We would love to hear how your training is going, please email us and you could be featured in the next fundraising focus.
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