I love to swim in places where I can see the bottom. So, I don't mind snorkeling in the Caribbean, but I can't seem to get excited about open swimming in other places.
I'm not trying to be controversial here, I was just wondering what is it about OW that you like, beyond the obvious reasons such as not confined to a pool/lane, it is outside, no flip turns, etc.
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I love that I can just keep going and going. It feels like you can swim forever. Walls and flip turns seem to be constant reminders of how far you've gone and when you're tired, it's easy to think "i already swam X distance" and each extra lap can become a chore. But in open water, you become independent and it's just you and the fish in your own world. It's like walking rather than driving too. Your body is your own method of transportation.
I love that I can just keep going and going. It feels like you can swim forever. Walls and flip turns seem to be constant reminders of how far you've gone and when you're tired, it's easy to think "i already swam X distance" and each extra lap can become a chore. But in open water, you become independent and it's just you and the fish in your own world. It's like walking rather than driving too. Your body is your own method of transportation.
