Marathon swim training in a 74-yr-old man: personal experiences.
This is a special individual case study of the extraordinary efforts of a 74-yr-old man training for a marathon swim. The observations were carried out under field conditions. These are unique observations that are unlikely to be repeated.
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Mid-Hudson Rehabilitation, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
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D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000368:Aged; D001831:Body Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D013550:Swimming