ABOUT EVENT
City of Long Branch Ocean Swim
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the 2023 Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim. The race will again follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village…
*PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY ON/BEFORE AUGUST 4!!:
**NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
COST:
• $30: Before August 1 (Race Shirt Guaranteed)
• $40: August 1 – 4 (Race Shirt While Supplies Last)
Packet Pick-up: 630-730am
Race Start: 8am
FAQ’s:
o What is the typical water temperature?
Ocean temperatures are typically in the high 60s/low-70s.
o Are wetsuits allowed?
Wetsuits are allowed, but those wearing wetsuits are not eligible for awards.
o How is the course set up?
The race will follow a rectangular, course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village.
If you have any other questions, please e-mail Coach Brian:
Brian@JSMswim.com
Who is Coach Brian?
o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at Jersey Shore/Asbury Masters & Long Branch Ocean Swims & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.
o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:
5k – 15:54
Marathon – 2:49
Ironman – 9:31
Most recently, Brian has (5) top-10 finishes at the 8+mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as 2nd & 3rd place finishes (M40-44) at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.
o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.
If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we’ll circle back w/ you ASAP…OR if you’d like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: Brian@JSMswim.com
