Anybody that does ocean swims or open water swims, how do you deal with the cold water on your face?
I just did my first triathlon this weekend and I believe the water temp was 59 degrees, but could not free style more than a couple of seconds because everytime I put my face in the water, I just couldn't take the cold. I ended up doggy paddling and *** stroking the whole 400m and it took me 28 minutes.
(I was wearing a full length wetsuit so my body had no problems).
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I am just getting into open water and long distance swimming. I have been a swimmer my whole life and am very passionate about the sport. Last year I started triathlons and did my first open water swims (although they were short 1 mile in comarison to the major long distance swims). I want to focus now on long distance swimming since thats were my strengths are. I usually spend at least 2hrs a day in the water :) I am looking for some good events this season. I have looked into the Boston Light swim and some of the Potomac are swims. Does anyone have any good experiences or events?? :confused:
I am just getting into open water and long distance swimming. I have been a swimmer my whole life and am very passionate about the sport. Last year I started triathlons and did my first open water swims (although they were short 1 mile in comarison to the major long distance swims). I want to focus now on long distance swimming since thats were my strengths are. I usually spend at least 2hrs a day in the water :) I am looking for some good events this season. I have looked into the Boston Light swim and some of the Potomac are swims. Does anyone have any good experiences or events?? :confused:
