Triathalon swim deaths 2008 rising. What is going on?
Former Member
What is going on and why are autopsys coming back "cause of death unknown." The numbers are concerning, but the lack of explanation is really bothering me. It makes me feel as if something is being hidden. We have come a long way with CT scans, PET scans, x-rays, serum chemical analysis. I don't buy "cause of death unknown" with modern day capabilities.
I consider myself a competitive swimmer by upbringing and training. I swim daily, generally put in 2500-3000 yards or meters, and generally feel ready to comfortably swim a 1500 m free without too much trouble (in a race).
Once a year I up the ante and do a 2 mile swim in Newport Beach, CA - open water. It is the only open water event I do (I am not a big fan of the ocean), but the water is 68-70 and we stay close to shore.
This being said, I placed top 30 out of 300 participants this year - not what I was expecting as I am not an "open water" swimmer. My swimming fitness level carries me through a race like this relatively easy - but even with my good placement, I still feel completely drained and exhausted. Even as an experienced swimmer, I would not be so over confident as to think I could do a longer open water swim with no additional training/practice in the water.
I consider myself a competitive swimmer by upbringing and training. I swim daily, generally put in 2500-3000 yards or meters, and generally feel ready to comfortably swim a 1500 m free without too much trouble (in a race).
Once a year I up the ante and do a 2 mile swim in Newport Beach, CA - open water. It is the only open water event I do (I am not a big fan of the ocean), but the water is 68-70 and we stay close to shore.
This being said, I placed top 30 out of 300 participants this year - not what I was expecting as I am not an "open water" swimmer. My swimming fitness level carries me through a race like this relatively easy - but even with my good placement, I still feel completely drained and exhausted. Even as an experienced swimmer, I would not be so over confident as to think I could do a longer open water swim with no additional training/practice in the water.
