Vomiting in open water

To control the problem, you need to know the cause. If the vomiting is due to some sort of digestive problem (i.e. from what you ate or didn't eat), you will simply need to work that problem out through experience. Try eating different things prior or during your longer/harder workouts. If you are vomiting due to nutritional issues, just remember, after you vomit, you should feel better - continue on with the race. If you are having problems with seasickness - generally due to rough conditions - you are kind of screwed until you get your feet back on dry land. However, many open water swimmers use an anti motion sickness patch - usually worn behind the ear. I believe these can be bought over the counter. Seems to help those who use them. If a "nervous stomach" is your problem, try an antiacid pill or drink prior to the race. Might help. 10Ks are great swims. I hope you enjoy yours..... without the barfing.

To control the problem, you need to know the cause. If the vomiting is due to some sort of digestive problem (i.e. from what you ate or didn't eat), you will simply need to work that problem out through experience. Try eating different things prior or during your longer/harder workouts. If you are vomiting due to nutritional issues, just remember, after you vomit, you should feel better - continue on with the race. If you are having problems with seasickness - generally due to rough conditions - you are kind of screwed until you get your feet back on dry land. However, many open water swimmers use an anti motion sickness patch - usually worn behind the ear. I believe these can be bought over the counter. Seems to help those who use them. If a "nervous stomach" is your problem, try an antiacid pill or drink prior to the race. Might help. 10Ks are great swims. I hope you enjoy yours..... without the barfing.