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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Originally posted by RainGage78
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:
Boston Light Swim (8.5 miles) - Great race if you like colder water (high 50's - low 60's). Hard to get a volunteer boat, but you may be able to find someone to pay - can get expensive.
Swim For Life - Chestertown MD in June - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 mile events. Focus is less on racing; more on fund raising. A good time in a pretty spot.
10k For the USA - Atlantic City in September - A must.
Bridge to Bridge 5k - Atlantic City in July (?) - Another fun race.
Rainbow Channel Challenge (~2.7 miles) - Somers Point, NJ in July or August - Really fun course.
Lake Champlain Swim (8 miles) - July or August - Not really a race, but a great swim from NY to VT. Can be hard to get a support boat.
Little Red Lighthouse swim - Hudson River, NYC - Was 8 miles, but I think they are making it 5 miles this year. A wild time, but not for the faint of heart. (Go to www.nycswim.org )
Hope that helps.
-LBJ
Originally posted by RainGage78
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:
Boston Light Swim (8.5 miles) - Great race if you like colder water (high 50's - low 60's). Hard to get a volunteer boat, but you may be able to find someone to pay - can get expensive.
Swim For Life - Chestertown MD in June - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 mile events. Focus is less on racing; more on fund raising. A good time in a pretty spot.
10k For the USA - Atlantic City in September - A must.
Bridge to Bridge 5k - Atlantic City in July (?) - Another fun race.
Rainbow Channel Challenge (~2.7 miles) - Somers Point, NJ in July or August - Really fun course.
Lake Champlain Swim (8 miles) - July or August - Not really a race, but a great swim from NY to VT. Can be hard to get a support boat.
Little Red Lighthouse swim - Hudson River, NYC - Was 8 miles, but I think they are making it 5 miles this year. A wild time, but not for the faint of heart. (Go to www.nycswim.org )
Hope that helps.
-LBJ
