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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Thanks for this information Donna. Only when I swim in open water (the few lake swims I have done) do I experience this. When I stand up at the shore and be still for about 15 seconds I am OK. This has happened in the triathlons I have done, and the few extra seconds I take in the water is not a handicap as I am a slow participant!
Thanks for this information Donna. Only when I swim in open water (the few lake swims I have done) do I experience this. When I stand up at the shore and be still for about 15 seconds I am OK. This has happened in the triathlons I have done, and the few extra seconds I take in the water is not a handicap as I am a slow participant!
