For Greg, every swim is a new adventure

We are getting ready for the 2021 edition of the Traversée du Lac Tremblant | Ultraswim Canada! We want to give a voice to our athletes who will be participating is the Traversée from August 13th to 15th. For Greg MacPherson, who will be swimming the 12 Km distance, expectations are to have fun, enjoy the spectacle and try to improve on past times. 

Hi Greg! What type of swimmer are you? How did you start open water swimming?

I learned to swim in the ocean at an early age. We lived in an area with lots of beaches and that is where I spent most summers. I didn’t swim in a pool until I was in my mid teens when I joined a swim club. I went on to swim at the University level and then on to a number of Masters Swim clubs. It wasn’t until we moved to Mont Tremblant several years ago that I re-discovered open water swimming.

What do you like about in open water swimming?

How much time do you have? Swimming through pristine water surrounded by nature and accompanied by amazing swim buddies is a true pleasure. Every swim is a new adventure filled with a sense of freedom, awe and challenge. It is accelerating and humbling at the same time.

How do you prepare for an open water swim?

I swim with the Masters Swim program in Mont Tremblant to keep in swimming shape. So event prep is about working more specifically on nutrition, working with my kayaker and building up my physical endurance for long swims. Mental prep is equally important so you have to put in the time in the water. Also swimming with a supportive/competitive group of friends is a big motivational asset for me.

Is the 2021 edition your first your first with the Traversée du Lac Tremblant? What are your expectations for this swim?

No, not my first rodeo. My expectations are to have fun, enjoy the show and try to improve on past times.

Would you like to tell us an anecdote about something that happened to you while you were swimming in open water?

No encounters with dolphins or orcas… I’m just really happy everytime I take that first plunge.

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