The epic endurance challenge spans seven days over a total distance of 193km – about the length of Singapore’s coastline.
Participants swim non-stop for four to six hours each day from one bridge to the next, with each leg covering distances ranging from 21km to 32km.
Dr Chua Jia Long swims next to a kayaker, who ensures his safety during the marathon, in stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim in New York. The United States Geological Survey showed the river’s temperature last week at about 22 to 23 degrees Celsius, much lower than what a Singaporean would be used to.
“I think there’s a bit of joy, challenge and satisfaction in aiming to do something that might just be out of your grasp.” His stint at the community hospital in Bukit Batok inspired him to set up a fundraising campaign in conjunction with his marathon swim. During prep work prior to the event, he reached out to those who have completed the challenge and reviewed their training plans. He also consulted professional coaches who specialised in long distance sports on how best to prepare for such a swim, both physically and mentally.
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