There is a free, daily (except Sundays) open water swim in a private lake in nearby Orlando near Universal Studios. Google Luckys Lake Swim. Lucky is a very generous guy who shares his resource with everyone. Great guy, great people, great swim!

With regards to Lucky's Lake, it's a solid 1 hour drive from Daytona best case scenario. Great place to train but it might be a bit far for you.

I'm probably going to do the Lucky's lake swim, sounds fun. Thanks for the info

Easiest way to get there is I-4 West, go past downtown, get off at Conroy Road (you'll see "The Holy Land" attraction on your right), make a right, head to Turkey Lake Road (there will be a Citgo/7-11 on your left) make a left, then go about 1/4 of a mile, you'll see the lake with the buoys on your left, make a left on the road *before* Vineland Road, Lucky's is the second gate on the left. Swim starts at 7:45 on Saturdays. As a first timer I suggest getting there around 7:20 so you can fill out the waiver. I usually park out on the road. There are plenty of places to eat on Sandlake Road (~1 mile away) after the swim.

Thanks for all the info again

x2. Lived in ORL for 4 years (and hopefully moving back). Nevertheless, it's easily over an hour drive one way and most people only do 2 laps—roughly 2k yards. While the experience is amazing and is a great way to start the day, I don't think it's worth 2 hours driving for 2k yards.

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Yup Luckys, headed there tomorrow actually. 6:30am weekdays and 7:30 or 45 on Saturdays. Holidays are the same time as Saturday's.

Your first several crossings you'll need to cross with a pull bouy. No big deal though.

7:45 on Saturday if it starts on time. If you start off toward the front make sure you sight on your own: sometimes Lucky or Tom go off on crazy lines!

There's a kid swimming there... I can't remember his name... Hector?.... who is definitely a future ITU talent.