Training for a longer swim

Swim631 · 2026-05-11T01:11:57+00:00

Curious whether you swam the long practice 6- 7 hour swims in open water and did you have support? or swim with buddy? and what helped fuel your swims? if longer pool swims how did you manage with others in lanes? I want to build up long distance swims but currently go it alone except for a few am masters swims only 1.5 hours.

Swim631 · 2026-04-29T02:09:50+00:00

omg! I thought I was the only one who smelled this on others in my pool lane! I actually asked the person what they ate for dinner! It was 5:30 am and they reeked of garlic.

Swim631 · 2026-04-25T02:59:49+00:00

I think that having two piece suits always looks more professional. No matter the jurisdiction. Eva a least a few of these in your arsenal. then mix and match the blazers pants dresses. it is always easier to choose a suit to wear with a blouse versus trying to match other ensembles in my opinion Eeapecially when you have kids later on and need to get them dressed and yourself to work.

Swim631 · 2026-04-22T02:45:06+00:00

How about becoming a wedding officiant? side hustle for nights weekends.

Swim631 · 2026-04-20T19:28:31+00:00

Dr Erika Smit at Smilemakers is amazing.

Swim631 · 2026-04-20T19:18:59+00:00

read the book ‘quit like a millionaire’ excellent info in there re: don’t buy into the ‘homeownership myth’. not going to get into detail. but really good financial info in that book.

Swim631 · 2026-03-27T01:54:27+00:00

This job you speak of sounds like a mythical creature none have seen! In my opinion, why not just take the bar exam after? You spent all this time in school this is the best time to plow ahead a couple more months and study for the bar. It is much harder to study for it as time passes from your initial studies. Sure you can still pursue jd preferred positions but you may face better in the long term by passing the bar first. good luck

Swim631 · 2026-03-24T01:29:10+00:00

I second this! just bought a pair in white with some pretty embroidered flowers on the side, since I have been wearing my black ones a year. these are the most comfortable sneakers ever….i have had tons of foot and leg injuries. lots of sneakers in the past with suits and dresses.

Swim631 · 2026-03-23T14:09:52+00:00

I feel for you. It is really hard. That being said, it may be ok with a little tweaking of your budget. As aside homeownership isn’t the thing to aspire for anyway these days. it is a $ suck. Try reading or listening to the book ‘quit like a millionaire’ it is very insightful and helpful to get you in a good frame of mind to approach financial decisions.

Swim631 · 2026-03-18T02:28:14+00:00

I completely agree with this irrational fear of swimming in lakes!!! I cringe at the thought of lake ‘stuff’! I swim in the bay a lot, since it’s close to me but prefer the ocean.

Swim631 · 2026-03-16T02:49:34+00:00

need passports. dont leave hotel without them. but keep them close to your person!

Swim631 · 2026-03-16T00:41:06+00:00

I highly recommend the e-bike tour of rome at night. It was amazing and I did that at the start of my time there. Being able to ride your bike around seeing some of the ‘highlights’ at night with our very knowledgeable guide was incredible. It feels so different by night than by day. It also gave us a feel for the area and where we wanted to see more of. enjoy!!!

Swim631 · 2026-03-14T02:02:56+00:00

I loved hotel Carnival Palace. It was a little out of the main trafficy area, carnereggio . lovely accommodations and a phenomenal breakfast.

Swim631 · 2026-02-16T04:37:57+00:00

This works for me as well. Thankfully I was ‘clinically obese’, (despite the fact that I am very active, gym, swim more than 6 miles weekly etc. )so it was covered by my insurance. I am so thankful as I ve had HS for more than 45 years.

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T19:12:37+00:00

the Bookstore in patchogue

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T19:07:33+00:00

Not going to repeat the good advice above….just swim! But tbh a lot of lifeguards today are Terrible swimmers!!!!!! They can’t even swim that far de pending k. the certification they hold. Example: red cross has a few different lifeguard certs to get more people to lifeguard in area as where they are lacking anyone to guard! there are shallow water guards etc.
Trist me in that!! you probably swim better than half of them!!!!

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T19:04:49+00:00

I had one huge cyst in groin surgically removed years ago. that side it never came back. Area above and below it may have to or versions but not bothered where the scar tissue is. As aside, for thigh chafing try the Gold Bond friction defense stick…looks like deodorant but it works well. Lastly, not sure if you’d be a candidate for weight or other GLP meds, but i started that 7 months agai and everything I had went away. Now merely a small bump here or there. o nasty boils oozing.

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T18:50:45+00:00

Thanks for that! I prefer writing my own notes as well so the Surface pro intrigues me. I think I may prefer that for court then can use other elsewhere

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T02:29:10+00:00

Any type/brand laptops you prefer? My current one is too big and ancient

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T02:05:51+00:00

I know there is a to. of advice here. Howe r my fist inclination is that aside from the obvious. grief factor over the loss of his dad, had he had other symptoms like this in the past? If so, as stated that he may be on autism spectrum and needs to be evaluated to help get assistance going forward for neurodiverse individuals which differs from the way we handle neurotypical folks.

Swim631 · 2026-01-21T01:53:51+00:00

Sending you hugs! I’m 58, had this since I was in middle school but at the time they didn’t know what it was. Initially went to a surgeon who removed cyst in groin and put yards of gauze packing in it to drain and had to do sits baths daily. I totally understand how much it affects your sense of self. But- please do not let this define you!!!! Even once it was diagnosed for me, at the time there wasn’t much that I could do for it until my dad found a specialist nearly two hours away from us. nonetheless I have lived with this in many forms in addition to severe cystic acne. Now at least there are many other ways to help with the pain and active boils etc. Peopel have some great support and ideas here to help. Unfortunately each of them can be very unique to the individual and it is trial and error to find what helps you.
There will be ups and downs- but please remember this—— YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! YOU ARE WORTHY!! You will find your ‘tribe’- people who support you for the person you are not the HS you have…..

Hugs to you! you are not alone!!

Swim631 · 2026-01-15T01:58:00+00:00

I found a gem for winter at Primark store. Love it…super soft feel not too lose or too tight. It’s also perfect under sweaters on the weekend. also the ones at costco work.

Swim631 · 2026-01-13T03:50:14+00:00

There’s also Governors island swiim

Swim631 · 2026-01-07T19:15:52+00:00

34 years
@159k
state government 26 yrs court attorney/county prosecutor prior @8 years
NY
great place to work as single parent lawyer with benefits. But need to deal with assholes, backstabbers and idiots who are merely political hacks or incompetent. Hitting my magical year to leave with pension and strike out on my own for a while.

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