Hi there-
I've never done an open water swim before in my life. There will be a 1-mile swim in July that I'd like to attend (plenty of time to prepare). LC season is right around the corner (sorta)... but any advice that you could give me would be great. I quickly read over the recent article in our magazine about 'swimming tirelessly' - but I just wanted to get some more tips and pointers. I will really only have access to a LCM pool... BUT, I'm going to be vacationing somewhere near the Atlantic Ocean in June - any advice on how I can maybe get my bearings there (for the July swim), too?
Not expecting to be breaking records or anything, I just want to see if I can do it.
Thanks.
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Try to find out on which side the markers will be. For some reason, open water swims that go parallel to the shoreline put the buoys on the left. You'll need to practice breathing on that side or alternating. If its a shore start, just stroll in. Don't waste energy with the dolphin diving (unless it just too rough).
Relax and have fun!
Try to find out on which side the markers will be. For some reason, open water swims that go parallel to the shoreline put the buoys on the left. You'll need to practice breathing on that side or alternating. If its a shore start, just stroll in. Don't waste energy with the dolphin diving (unless it just too rough).
Relax and have fun!
