https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/24465/anyone-get-headaches-when-lake-swimmingI get these awful headaches when lake swimming. I am training for a triathlon this summer and it may be my nerves. I have been swimming in a pool all winter and the lake does bring a bit of the unknown (in more ways than one)... but seriously. At theen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/262809?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:24:05 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e801d00e-66c7-4576-9169-992da873e49cFormer MemberI train and do ocean swimming. I get headaches for the following reasons: 1) glare for hours on end and did not use metallized goggles 2) boat fuel smells 3) pushing myself a bit too far too fast 4) being horizontal for a long period of time (blood pressure changes) With number 4, as conditioning develops, this will eventually take care of itself. donna<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/262761?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:42:04 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:d4452ba8-d06b-4f2a-9d51-d745c5c26f05Former MemberYes. Sinus headaches. I guess from all the algae and junk in the water.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/262721?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:48:46 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:0c749c69-69e0-4bfa-9fbb-9d8a52e7b39cFormer MemberThanks, I have tried local shops in the past. I&#39;ll keep trying. Without a tandem, how do you plan to complete the rdie portion?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/262658?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:33:05 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:dcf051df-d54f-4764-8a90-feaf3420ff48Former MemberThat is so cool that you would be willing to use your tandem to help others. The most challenging part of the race for me is the biking. I don&#39;t own a tandem so I have to train for the bike portion either in the gym or sometimes my coach loans me this gadget that I can ride my own bike in my home. Still, it is far more fun to be out on the open road and more effective to train for &#39;real&#39; situations. I would think if you google locally and make it known that you are available people will take advantage of your offer. Also, you could let the local bike shops know of your goodwill. I hope you connect with someone...they would be very fortunate to have found you!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/262612?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:50:48 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2f87794a-8aa2-481d-8a0a-28de5ce0c2beFormer MemberMy wife and I have a tandem bike. I&#39;ve always wanted to volunteer to assist a blind or severely impaired person do a Tri. Is there a site where people are looking for sighted training/competitive partners? I have to admit, you have got a lot of guts!:bow:<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/262568?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:32:23 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:14565034-6302-4efd-8255-a3e5df7a121eFormer Memberthanks...I hadn&#39;t thought of this. I did have a boat near by to guide me along. (I&#39;m blind) Tomorrow, I&#39;ll be in open water trying a new technique. I&#39;ll be teethered to someone. We&#39;ll see if your theory holds up.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/262527?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:22:54 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ebee8afe-6931-4180-a420-0ecb0b544f75Former MemberI had this happen once. I believe was from the smell/taste of the boat fuel in the water.:bouncing: Since then, I stay in pools or very large bodies of water (Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, etc) and have had no troubles.<div style="clear:both;"></div>