Arctic Swimming

Training for Ironman races above the Arctic Circle requires a tremendous amount of time inside on a bike trainer, inside on the swim trainer, and inside on the treadmill.  Living in Kotzebue (with no swimming pool and only a few miles of paved roads) makes training a unique logistical challenge.  The most recent addition to our gym is a VASA Trainer which mimics outdoor swimming using a power meter.  Definitely makes my form significantly better!  The real testament will be on December 1st on race day morning.  That will likely be the first time swimming in actual water all year.