What do I need to know about keeping myself healthy when swimming outdoors in a warm pool with warm air temperatures? Today was my first, outdoor swimming workout in a 25 meter pool. Usually I swim 3,500 yards, 4-5 days/week in a very well maintained indoor pool but have just moved from Virginia to Saudi for several months. Should I have special goggles, wear sunscreen and most importantly should I adjust the intensity of the workout with more rest between sets, and extra water on the side? (I should have checked for flags before doing backstroke, ouch!)
When the water is on the warm side (83), I bring two bottles of water. One is to stay hydrated and the other is to pour over my head and upper body to cool me off between repeats. When it gets really warm, I find I have to pop out of the pool and sit on the deck for a few minutes.
The suggestion to swim in the dark is a good one. I prefer early morning (water is cleaner, having been filtered all night), but evening could also work.
When the water is on the warm side (83), I bring two bottles of water. One is to stay hydrated and the other is to pour over my head and upper body to cool me off between repeats. When it gets really warm, I find I have to pop out of the pool and sit on the deck for a few minutes.
The suggestion to swim in the dark is a good one. I prefer early morning (water is cleaner, having been filtered all night), but evening could also work.
