I was just approached to swim the 500 yd portion of a sprint tri in 5 weeks. I have never swam open water before. What are the things to look out for? How do you train it in the pool? If i'm shooting for 8 min 500 in open I need to average around 48 for my 50's... how much time will I lose by swiming open vs in the pool?
Thanks!
With the goal being to lift your head as little as possible. Try to incorporate it into your breathing. Rather than turning your head to breathe initiate the breath by lifting your eyes out of the water.
Think: Alligator eyes
With the goal being to lift your head as little as possible. Try to incorporate it into your breathing. Rather than turning your head to breathe initiate the breath by lifting your eyes out of the water.
Think: Alligator eyes
