12-year-old daughter wants to do a long-distance swim - in a pool, not open water (her mummy's edict).
Are there any such events? She can currently swim a couple of miles easily, about 2.5k in an hour, looking fresh.
I don't know where else to find out...
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Or try the ASA - Amatueur Swimming Assoc.
I think the BLDSA is mainly open water - as most long distance swim events are - but they may be a good starting point for you.
Have fun!
www.isrm.co.uk/swimathon/
It'll be nice to find her something to focus on as she's not a sprinter. (can't afford a wetsuit for her!)
ive been down there with a tri friend at work last 3 times. it's great. be good to see her motoring along. just make sure if she draws same lane as us that she doesnt pass us....respect to her elders and all that.
she can do anything up to 5k for that
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Quite fun watching, you get all sorts. Some people sprint 1k each and can get bit competitive with each other, some plod along doing doggy-paddle for 5k with plenty of rests. Whatever you fancy.
But they'll put you in a lane with other people of similar abilities or targets......it's hard enough having up to 5 swimming in same lane without human-torpedos and plankton getting in the way :O) (when I say plankton I mean it affectionately)
They'll be someone sitting at the end of each lane totting up the lengths.
It's fun, she'll love it. And the spectator area on the balcony has loads of seats so you can get a good view of her.
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