I am looking at doing my first Triatholon this June. I am a good runner and cyclist. Trying to get back into swimming. I am a decent swimmer. I just started swimming again last week after a few years off. Just put up another thread in the workout thread asking for a good workout routine. Anyway I just wanted some advice on open water swimming and group swimming if anybody has any. I am pretty good in the pool but have never really swam open water or in big packs like you would in a triatholon. I believe the swim portion of the Tri will be in a fresh water lake. If anyone has any advice and knows about Triatholons feel free to offer some advice. I would appreciate it.
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Lots of good advice on this thread. Navigation during the swim is crucial, so look up as you need to to spot the buoy.
I've been doing open water a long time and watched triathlete swimmers and my best advice is this: don't following the feet in front of you and swim your own race; trust your training.
Donna
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Lots of good advice on this thread. Navigation during the swim is crucial, so look up as you need to to spot the buoy.
I've been doing open water a long time and watched triathlete swimmers and my best advice is this: don't following the feet in front of you and swim your own race; trust your training.
Donna
