hi everyone! i absolutely love swimming but i'm new to the idea of open water swimming, so i thought this might be a good place to get advice. i was wondering what a good way to get started is and if making the transition from pool to open water is a big deal. i'd really like to be in races like the fat salmon, etc. one day (the sooner the better!). any tips would be great and also, what were your first open water experiences like?
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One thing I would add is don't go alone.
Ditto, and this isn't just because you're new to OW swimming. Last summer, I trained with some people who did Ironman triathlons, and most of them wouldn't swim alone.
I'd suggest you find a group that does OW swimming. If your local USMS club doesn't have a group that does OW, check with your local triathlon club.
One thing I would add is don't go alone.
Ditto, and this isn't just because you're new to OW swimming. Last summer, I trained with some people who did Ironman triathlons, and most of them wouldn't swim alone.
I'd suggest you find a group that does OW swimming. If your local USMS club doesn't have a group that does OW, check with your local triathlon club.
