Anyone going to start practicing in a in the big rubberband?
Former Member
Anyone out there going to start doing some pool practices in a wetsuit due to the new "proposed" rule change of allowing wetsuits in USMS open water swims? :frustrated:
The thought of practicing in a pool in a wetsuit absolutely makes me want to barf; however, I don't want to be penalized (and I've not yet learned to swim in one of these rubber bands) if this rule change goes through for next year.
Any thoughts on how to deal with the ridicule in practice?
The way things are going, I guess I had better learn to swim with fins as well. . .
Maybe with the approval of wetsuits and fins, the powers that be will approve swimming with paddles and buoys - then I'm in! :party2:
I'm thinking that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. :doh::doh::sad:
I'm convinced. I really liked OurSwimmer's take on the whole situation. Anyone who has done as many OW's as she must know what she's talking about. The rule, if it passes, won't change much. And if it does change the face of things, who cares? To each his own. Bring on the wet suits. I still may try one out. . .
Anyhoo, my overtraining (according to the great Paul Smith) seems to be working out well as I've never been in better shape, so I say bring it baby! :bouncing:
Just don't allow all that "over-training" tire you out to the point you forget to go buy that laser so you can be sure and measure every pool and OW race course you attend! :thhbbb:
I'm convinced. I really liked OurSwimmer's take on the whole situation. Anyone who has done as many OW's as she must know what she's talking about. The rule, if it passes, won't change much. And if it does change the face of things, who cares? To each his own. Bring on the wet suits. I still may try one out. . .
Anyhoo, my overtraining (according to the great Paul Smith) seems to be working out well as I've never been in better shape, so I say bring it baby! :bouncing:
Just don't allow all that "over-training" tire you out to the point you forget to go buy that laser so you can be sure and measure every pool and OW race course you attend! :thhbbb:
