I am a first year swimmer (Of the older kind) and I have committed myself to a 1 mile open water swim on July 20th.
My pool workouts have gone up to 3500 yards so the distance itself is not the big deal. The problem is that I get nervous when I am in open water for no particular reason. (Actually, I am fine if I wear a snorkel, but I need to get weaned off of that.)
I am looking for a kind and gentle soul to swim (or paddle) with me to the quarter-mile buoy and back. I am swimming about a 36 minute mile. (That shouldn't exclude many people!) I need to get used to the sensation of being out there, and I need to learn the basics of staying on course, and other errata.
Any help or suggestions will be eternally apprciated,
thanks,
Parents
Former Member
Well, I was able to swim to first buoy and back today...VERY empowering...need to spend less time navigating next time.
Ron, do they have the pier to cove swim at other times. I have my son in town thru next week, so I am a little crimped socially, but would love to do one of these.
Later this week, I will attempt the half mile buoy...yeah!
P.S. I got a weird tip that toothpaste is a good defooger. Anyone care to comment on this?
Well, I was able to swim to first buoy and back today...VERY empowering...need to spend less time navigating next time.
Ron, do they have the pier to cove swim at other times. I have my son in town thru next week, so I am a little crimped socially, but would love to do one of these.
Later this week, I will attempt the half mile buoy...yeah!
P.S. I got a weird tip that toothpaste is a good defooger. Anyone care to comment on this?
