In about a week and a half, I will have to stop swimming in the nice warm indoor pool and start swimming in the cold outdoor pool. The indoor pool is over 80 degrees with air 75-80, and the outdoor pool is closer to 65? (not heated) with air 70-75 most days. Is there anything I can do to make the transition easier? Cold showers, maybe? Or will it just be miserable no matter what?
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I agree, you most definitely want a swim cap, even if you don't normally wear one. It makes a big difference, as you will notice the first time you take it off, and feel wash over you the water warmed by all the gears grinding as you try to figure out your coach's crazy jargon and irregular intervals.
If it's any comfort, most any swimmer can get accustomed to water temps in the high 60's pretty easily for an open water event. Just tell yourself this is no worse than , jump in, and just do it. What really kicks my butt is when the air temp is even colder. That is a deadly duo.
Matt
I agree, you most definitely want a swim cap, even if you don't normally wear one. It makes a big difference, as you will notice the first time you take it off, and feel wash over you the water warmed by all the gears grinding as you try to figure out your coach's crazy jargon and irregular intervals.
If it's any comfort, most any swimmer can get accustomed to water temps in the high 60's pretty easily for an open water event. Just tell yourself this is no worse than , jump in, and just do it. What really kicks my butt is when the air temp is even colder. That is a deadly duo.
Matt
