I am interested in getting into open water swimming. I was a distance swimmer in high school and just started getting back into the pool recently. I am up to 4000m in a bit over an hour. Does anyone know people who practice in the area and when and where they meet? Saw the recommendations for a few books. Anything else I should check out? My goal is to work up to some longer swims. Not sure what "longer" is, considering some people are talking about 24h swims and what not, so I am interested in what open water swimmers call "longer" as well. WOuld love any advice and good info available. Thanks!
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Thanks for info. Problem with joining the Masters program is that then I have to pay to practice. I am a student and get free access to my university pool, so it doesn't make sense to spend the money on a limited budget. I did join them for a few months when our pool was closed after Katrina and I did not meet many triatheletes. I know that they practice somewhere in lake pontchatrain, but don't know their schedule.
Thanks for the details on the swims. Can't do the Bonaire because I will be an intern at that time and will not be going anywhere but the hospital. Anyone have any recs on Southern swims within the next few months?
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Thanks for info. Problem with joining the Masters program is that then I have to pay to practice. I am a student and get free access to my university pool, so it doesn't make sense to spend the money on a limited budget. I did join them for a few months when our pool was closed after Katrina and I did not meet many triatheletes. I know that they practice somewhere in lake pontchatrain, but don't know their schedule.
Thanks for the details on the swims. Can't do the Bonaire because I will be an intern at that time and will not be going anywhere but the hospital. Anyone have any recs on Southern swims within the next few months?
