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!)
Glenn, I have done the cool water cool down it feels so good! Winter has arrived to this area so the air is cooler and the water as well but then I have heard they are working on trying to bring the pool temperature down. I am not the only one to mention that it was too warm but not sure most patrons will enjoy it at 80F.
Swimspire, I tried the chin down thing it felt really awkward so decided to ride the line rather than fight it. I do think that in all my strokes my left side is the weakest. (Not sure if I should focus on doing more drills with the left side.) I plan to eventually post all my strokes for guidance since I am now swimming alone. My daughter video'd fly yesterday...very sad...and revealing. Can't bring myself to post it!
Glenn, I have done the cool water cool down it feels so good! Winter has arrived to this area so the air is cooler and the water as well but then I have heard they are working on trying to bring the pool temperature down. I am not the only one to mention that it was too warm but not sure most patrons will enjoy it at 80F.
Swimspire, I tried the chin down thing it felt really awkward so decided to ride the line rather than fight it. I do think that in all my strokes my left side is the weakest. (Not sure if I should focus on doing more drills with the left side.) I plan to eventually post all my strokes for guidance since I am now swimming alone. My daughter video'd fly yesterday...very sad...and revealing. Can't bring myself to post it!
