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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i'd really like to be in races like the fat salmon, etc. one day (the sooner the better!).
Since you mentioned Fat Salmon are you in or close to Seattle? If so, here's a race you should consider entering: www.seattle.gov/.../openwaterswim.htm
I won't be able to do it this year because it's during long course Nationals, but I've done it several times in the past. It's a good one for beginners. The course is in a sheltered bay, so you won't ever feel like you're out in the middle of the lake. Also the races are 1/2 mile and 1 mile.
Yes, open water swimming is different than pool swimming, but it's still swimming. All you really have to do is get in the water and start swimming.
i'd really like to be in races like the fat salmon, etc. one day (the sooner the better!).
Since you mentioned Fat Salmon are you in or close to Seattle? If so, here's a race you should consider entering: www.seattle.gov/.../openwaterswim.htm
I won't be able to do it this year because it's during long course Nationals, but I've done it several times in the past. It's a good one for beginners. The course is in a sheltered bay, so you won't ever feel like you're out in the middle of the lake. Also the races are 1/2 mile and 1 mile.
Yes, open water swimming is different than pool swimming, but it's still swimming. All you really have to do is get in the water and start swimming.
