In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with 58 year-old Gloria, who shares how she trained and how she was able to accomplish:
2 mi Alcatraz Classic swim finisher
Longest & coldest (low 50s) swim for her
Zero OWS training for past 6 months due to busy schedule & limited access
Building Swim Confidence in Open Water even without access to open water & without seeing a coach in person
How to prepare for a 2-mile cold Open Water Swim (low 50s) in the ocean (Alcatraz Classic) with Zero OWS training for the past 6 months
What skills are essential for being comfortable swimming in open water
How to deal with doubts and be ok with uncertainty