Hi Everyone!
I am new to the forum.
I am an avid mile-a-day pool swimmer. A friend is trying to convince me to do some open water swims in NJ. Maybe next summer?
Any advice to get started in open water swimming?
Swimmy :)
Try some open water workouts or clinics to get a comfort level with swimming in the ocean. And after you have done some, try a lower key race first. There are a lot of different factors to consider, sighting the course, entering and exiting the water, swimming with other people around you, and varying water conditions(waves, tempature, salt, etc). Its different, but many swimmers(including me)truly enjoy and prefer open water swims. I would suggest not starting your first ocean experience in one of the giant mass start swims, which I presume happen on your coast, as well as on mine.
Good luck.
Try some open water workouts or clinics to get a comfort level with swimming in the ocean. And after you have done some, try a lower key race first. There are a lot of different factors to consider, sighting the course, entering and exiting the water, swimming with other people around you, and varying water conditions(waves, tempature, salt, etc). Its different, but many swimmers(including me)truly enjoy and prefer open water swims. I would suggest not starting your first ocean experience in one of the giant mass start swims, which I presume happen on your coast, as well as on mine.
Good luck.
