Announcing the
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It's VIRTUAL! Anyone in the WORLD can participate so spread the word!
WHAT THE HECK IS THE OPEN WATER SDC??
It's a SWIM FOR PRIDE, NOT PRIZE EVENT!
The “Swim Distance Challenge” is a competition within yourself to accomplish something in the pool- OR OPEN WATER- you never thought possible, OR to swim a distance you haven’t done in a long, long time...
Other than the official finisher’s “Certificate of Distance," the only award is the rewarding experience you will have with your fellow event participants, if only virtually. This is not a race!
It's a SWIM FOR PRIDE, NOT PRIZE EVENT!
The “Swim Distance Challenge” is a competition within yourself to accomplish something in the pool- OR OPEN WATER- you never thought possible, OR to swim a distance you haven’t done in a long, long time...
Other than the official finisher’s “Certificate of Distance," the only award is the rewarding experience you will have with your fellow event participants, if only virtually. This is not a race!
The summer open water swim season is short so let’s cut to the chase. Here’s a fun swim challenge that ANYONE can do over the next couple of months to keep in shape for…. Life and whatever comes next!
EVENT DATES
AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 31
You will have from August 1-31 to do your “event.” This is not a cumulative distance event where you add multiple training sessions’ mileage to get to your goal. The object is, is to train for a distance then on one day, between August 1 and August 30, to do your event.
EVENTS
Do one or multiple, you have all of August!
1. TriSwimmer= Half mile to 1 mile
2 The Half Ironman= 1.2 miles- Still training for a race? Use this as a training gauge
3 The Ironman= 2.4 miles-
4. Swimmer 5K- The next step up from tri distances
5. Olympic Marathon Swimmer 10K- This is the distance that is raced at the Olympics!
6. Challenge the POOL Challenge- Reach or surpass the distance you’ve swam at past Swim Distance POOL Challenges!
RULES AND PROOF OF PERFORMANCE
NOTE: This is a personal challenge and the location at which you choose to do your “event” may or may not have lifeguards. The only organized part of this ‘Challenge are the suggestions and “rules.”
IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SWIM WITH A RESCUE BUOY OR FRIENDS
EVENT DATES
AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 31
You will have from August 1-31 to do your “event.” This is not a cumulative distance event where you add multiple training sessions’ mileage to get to your goal. The object is, is to train for a distance then on one day, between August 1 and August 30, to do your event.
EVENTS
Do one or multiple, you have all of August!
1. TriSwimmer= Half mile to 1 mile
2 The Half Ironman= 1.2 miles- Still training for a race? Use this as a training gauge
3 The Ironman= 2.4 miles-
4. Swimmer 5K- The next step up from tri distances
5. Olympic Marathon Swimmer 10K- This is the distance that is raced at the Olympics!
6. Challenge the POOL Challenge- Reach or surpass the distance you’ve swam at past Swim Distance POOL Challenges!
RULES AND PROOF OF PERFORMANCE
- A Garmin or similar device is necessary to take part in this challenge. The honor system prevails…
- Post your event results/screen shots on SwimWithTracy or Tracy Hendershot Facebook pages. Brag about your accomplishment!
- You can do any of the 4 competitive strokes, their drills or kicking (no board) throughout your chosen distance.
- Ideally no wetsuit, for the simple fact that during this time period high water temps are common and it’s easy to overheat during long distance events. If you must, on your “event day,” the option is yours, but I refer you to USAT rules about water temps, wetsuits and the serious medical repercussions that go with it.
- No toys= no fins, no snorkels, no kick boards, no pull buoys or paddles. No outboard motors or canoe-tows. Just swim!
- You can have a support crew follow you, but you cannot advance with their help. Again, refer to USAT and USMS rules. Swimming with rescue tubes and or friends buddies are recommended.
- No walking- you may stand up but please no forward progress
- The swim must occur in one continuous session. Not a composite distance of multiple swims.
- You may visit a restroom and take in nutrition- but extended breaks are not in the spirit of this challenge. Try to strategically place nutrition /drinks on a beach or dock and try to minimize break lengths. Time your nutrition beforehand and accordingly based on your distance! Swimming to a beach or dock that is not in line with your course counts as distance covered! ( not the walking to and from the restroom though.)
NOTE: This is a personal challenge and the location at which you choose to do your “event” may or may not have lifeguards. The only organized part of this ‘Challenge are the suggestions and “rules.”
IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SWIM WITH A RESCUE BUOY OR FRIENDS
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FIRST ANNUAL OPEN WATER VIRTUAL SWIM DISTANCE CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM 2020
REGISTRATION NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT RECEIVED. FEEL FREE TO PRINT FORM AND MAIL A CHECK MADE OUT TO TRACY HENDERSHOT. CONTACT ME FOR ADDRESS
10TH ANNUAL
POOL SWIM DISTANCE CHALLENGE SLATED FOR DECEMBER 13, 2020
7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Registration Form Coming Soon!
WHAT THE HECK IS THE SDC??
It's a SWIM FOR PRIDE, NOT PRIZE EVENT!
The “Swim Distance Challenge” is a competition within yourself to accomplish something in the pool- OR OPEN WATER- you never thought possible, to beat previous year’s distance, OR to reach a distance you haven’t done in a long, long time...
Other than the official finisher’s “Certificate of Distance," the only award is the rewarding experience you will have with your fellow event participants. This is not a race but you only have a time limit of 4 hours to reach your maximum distance. (see participants' handbook and registration form below!)
*THE MINIMUM IS 5,000 YARDS*
It's a SWIM FOR PRIDE, NOT PRIZE EVENT!
The “Swim Distance Challenge” is a competition within yourself to accomplish something in the pool- OR OPEN WATER- you never thought possible, to beat previous year’s distance, OR to reach a distance you haven’t done in a long, long time...
Other than the official finisher’s “Certificate of Distance," the only award is the rewarding experience you will have with your fellow event participants. This is not a race but you only have a time limit of 4 hours to reach your maximum distance. (see participants' handbook and registration form below!)
*THE MINIMUM IS 5,000 YARDS*
2019 SWIM DISTANCE CHALLENGE IS IN THE BOOKS!
2019 Participants
2019 RESULTS
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Tom Klein- 14,000
Marianne Sharp- 12,100 Amy San Filippo- 12,000 Joe Goodrich- 12,000 Chris Webster- 12,000 Rich Lovering- 11,950 Jamie Kirby- 10,000 Andy Mitrey- 10,000 Jenna Measelle- 10,000 |
Ed Nydegger- 9,200
Jay Sutton- 9,000 Bill Palmer- 9,000 Toni Hare- 8,200 Kim Ayars- 7,200 Jen Sutton- 4 miles Trish Capehart- 4 miles John Marschhausen- 7,050 |
Laurie Kamerer- 6,700
Christine Adolph- 6,550 Andy Lowe- 6,000 Catherine Kirk- 6,000 John Kulewicz- 5,701 Rick Rick III- 5,000 Megan Kelly- 5,000 Gina Smith- 5,000 |
2019 SPONSORS
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Swim With Tracy.com
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www.elabfitness.com
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www.ColumbusSpineandSport.com
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SBRsportsinc.com
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2018 Results in Miles
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. YOU SWAM A TOTAL OF
91 MILES IN 4 HOURS!
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Quinn Miller- 7 miles
Clare Brofford- 6.2 miles Andy Mitrey- 6.2 miles Kim Ayars- 6.1 miles |
Joe Goodrich- 5.9 miles
Andrea Plant- 5.6 miles Jamie Kirby- 5.6 miles Kathy Kapes- 5.1 miles Jaclyn Davis- 4.7 miles Amanda Whitaker- 4.5 miles Chris Carpenter- 4.2 miles Kim Carpenter- 4.0 miles |
John Marschhausen- 3.5 miles
Ritchie Brown- 3.4 miles Andy Lowe- 3.4 miles Rick Rick, The Energy Lab- 3.2 miles Trevor Maggied- 3.1 miles Trish Capehart- 3.1 miles Gina Smith- 3.1 miles Jim Schnug- 3.1 miles |
2017 Challenge totaled the most amount ever- 193,561 yards
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Dave Arnold 16,550
Scott Shell 13,350 Rich Lovering 12,925 David Zak 12,800 Chris Webster 12,100 Clare Brofford 12,050 Lynn Willford 12,000 Andy MItrey 11,500 Andrea Plant 11,200 Mike Fought 10,926 John Marschhausen 10,000 |
John Kulewicz 8,900
Laurie Kamerer 6,500 Kim Carpenter 6,000 Andria Doyle 6,000 Jennifer Seely 5,500 Jon Sickels 5,300 Gina Smith 5,050 Rick Rick III 5,000 Christine Sweat 5,000 Jim Schnug 5,000 |
TOTAL YDS= 193,651
TOTAL KM= 177.07 TOTAL MILES= 110.03 |
Participants, I apologize in advance for any errors and omissions! Please send me an email so that I may make corrections!
