Ever since the heater broke down and got replaced a the pool I swim in, the temperature has been running warm to hot. Lately it's been averaging 90-91.5°. I mentioned this to the management, and for 5 days the temp dropped down to between 84-86°, which felt good to me. But now it's crept back up to 90°, and I'm guessing it'll get a little warmer tomorrow.
Does anyone else out there train consistently in a 90°+ pool, and is there a temperature at which fast-paced swimming would become dangerous? If it's an issue where there's no physical danger and it's just discomfort then I can work with that, but I'm a little worried because the water feels too warm to me. Thanks.
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Ever since the heater broke down and got replaced a the pool I swim in, the temperature has been running warm to hot. Lately it's been averaging 90-91.5°. I mentioned this to the management, and for 5 days the temp dropped down to between 84-86°, which felt good to me. But now it's crept back up to 90°, and I'm guessing it'll get a little warmer tomorrow.
Does anyone else out there train consistently in a 90°+ pool, and is there a temperature at which fast-paced swimming would become dangerous? If it's an issue where there's no physical danger and it's just discomfort then I can work with that, but I'm a little worried because the water feels too warm to me. Thanks.
:banana:
Wow! 90 degrees? According to my celsius scale, that's almost boiling!
Seriously though, there would be no way I would even attempt a workout in 90 degree (F) water. I get overheated when it nears 80.
If I absolutely had to... I would make sure I am plenty hydrated prior to the workout, loaded up with potassium and some sodium to help balance your hydration. That seems like more of a survival swim to me.
Good luck.
Ever since the heater broke down and got replaced a the pool I swim in, the temperature has been running warm to hot. Lately it's been averaging 90-91.5°. I mentioned this to the management, and for 5 days the temp dropped down to between 84-86°, which felt good to me. But now it's crept back up to 90°, and I'm guessing it'll get a little warmer tomorrow.
Does anyone else out there train consistently in a 90°+ pool, and is there a temperature at which fast-paced swimming would become dangerous? If it's an issue where there's no physical danger and it's just discomfort then I can work with that, but I'm a little worried because the water feels too warm to me. Thanks.
:banana:
Wow! 90 degrees? According to my celsius scale, that's almost boiling!
Seriously though, there would be no way I would even attempt a workout in 90 degree (F) water. I get overheated when it nears 80.
If I absolutely had to... I would make sure I am plenty hydrated prior to the workout, loaded up with potassium and some sodium to help balance your hydration. That seems like more of a survival swim to me.
Good luck.
