Had my first open water swim up in the frozen north. It was simply wonderful to be outside and swim free!! ( no admission costs!!)
I was the only swimmer in the group (14 of us) without a wetsuit but the water temp , 68 or 19, and was surprisingly warm. We did a 80 min workout and I was toasty warm the whole time.
I noticed that focusing carefully on the smaller details of my technique has certainly paid off. And a bonus, with the clear water I could check to see those tell tale bubbles around the hand in the pull and could make corrections.
A great workout. Back in the lake tomorrow. Once acclimatized to this temp, I will move to a cooler lake and adapt to that. I know not all waters are this delightful temperature !
Looking forward to the open water season.
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When I lived in La Tuque Quebec as soon as the river ice broke we would swim from Real Lavoie's backyard up the Bostannais river to the water fall about 3 miles. The snow and Ice was still on the side of the river and it was cold, your hands became rigid and your jaw was almost frozen. We swam up current at the side of the river to avoid the current, when we swam back from the waterfall it was right in the full current. You can see Real and an old George on my web site under Todays Workout www.swimdownhill.com
When I lived in La Tuque Quebec as soon as the river ice broke we would swim from Real Lavoie's backyard up the Bostannais river to the water fall about 3 miles. The snow and Ice was still on the side of the river and it was cold, your hands became rigid and your jaw was almost frozen. We swam up current at the side of the river to avoid the current, when we swam back from the waterfall it was right in the full current. You can see Real and an old George on my web site under Todays Workout www.swimdownhill.com
