Why is Midmar Mile Cancelled?

Why is Midmar Mile Cancelled?

aQuellé Midmar Mile Postponed In light of the current second wave of Covid-19 infections, the aQuellé Midmar Mile race committee has made the decision to move the event out by one month to 13 & 14 March 2021.

How many people swim midmar?

The aQuelle Midmar Mile is credited as the largest open water swimming event in the world by the Guiness Book of World Records. The event features around 16,000 swimmers of all ages and abilities, from all over the world.

How do I train for a 1 mile swim?

Here’s the Plan to Boost Stamina

1. Week one: aim for 500 yards each day.
2. On day one: swim 100 yards 5 times.
3. On day two: swim 50 yards 5 times, and take only 6 to 8 breaths in between each lap.
4. On day three: swim 25 yards 5 times, and take only 3 to 5 breaths after each lap.

Where is the Midmar Mile swimming race held?

The Midmar Mile is a swimming race held annually in February at the Midmar Dam north of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

How did the Midmar Mile get its name?

In 2009 the event, in which 13 755 competitors finished the race, was recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest open water swimming event. The event gains its name from the location ( Midmar Dam) and the distance (roughly one mile (1.6 km)).

When is the aquelle Midmar Mile in 2020?

Entries to all seeding events in the 2019/2020 swimming season are now open. These events form the prequel to the 47th annual aQuellé Midmar Mile, which will take place at Midmar Dam on 8 and 9 February 2020.

Where is the Midmar Mile in South Africa?

Midmar Mile. The Midmar Mile is a swimming race held annually in February at the Midmar Dam north of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Each year, it draws thousands of competitors, from serious international athletes and Olympic medallists to purely recreational swimmers.