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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What's the thermometer for? Do you only warmup if it's a certain temperature and not, if it's higher temp?
Also, since it looks like you are very experienced open water swimmer, what do you usually wear? Do you use vaseline on your face?
Also, very interesting about the nauseous feeling due to water in the ears. I get that feeling once in a while and I always thought it was because of sea sickness.
What's the thermometer for? Do you only warmup if it's a certain temperature and not, if it's higher temp?
Also, since it looks like you are very experienced open water swimmer, what do you usually wear? Do you use vaseline on your face?
Also, very interesting about the nauseous feeling due to water in the ears. I get that feeling once in a while and I always thought it was because of sea sickness.
