The water temperature of our outdoor pool was 75 degrees this morning (air temp of 76). We worked out with the age groupers and it was a real struggle--never did feel right. Couldn't go inside because that would have been a sign of weakness, especially knowing that my daughter was in the pool. Today I actually felt my age. I don't remember it being that difficult. Maybe I just need more body fat. Pass the Twinkies, Geek.
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If you're used to 83-35, then 80 feels cold. Even more so 75.
My pool keeps it 83-85. When there are stretches when the heater is "broken" and it drops to 80 (and below) for a few days, the first day is chilly, but only when I first get in. Once I get going I get plenty warm. And I know I do a much better workout at 80. I can sustain a harder pace, don't have to breathe as hard, and I can do a longer workout. After the first day, 80 feels perfect each time I get in. Once they get the heater "fixed" and the temps go back to 84, it feels like I'm swimming in a hot tub.
Last month I did my first open water swim. Water temp was 72. Air was about 60. It was a bit of a shock to get in at first, but after a few dozen strokes I never really noticed the water temp any more.
If you're used to 83-35, then 80 feels cold. Even more so 75.
My pool keeps it 83-85. When there are stretches when the heater is "broken" and it drops to 80 (and below) for a few days, the first day is chilly, but only when I first get in. Once I get going I get plenty warm. And I know I do a much better workout at 80. I can sustain a harder pace, don't have to breathe as hard, and I can do a longer workout. After the first day, 80 feels perfect each time I get in. Once they get the heater "fixed" and the temps go back to 84, it feels like I'm swimming in a hot tub.
Last month I did my first open water swim. Water temp was 72. Air was about 60. It was a bit of a shock to get in at first, but after a few dozen strokes I never really noticed the water temp any more.
