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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Eric
You don`t have to get faster,..you have to build endurance. My goal is to be able to swim 10 miles without stopping,..I don`t care if it takes 7 hours. Altho, I would like to be able to maintain 35 minute miles for that distance.
One more thing,..I got a bad headache after 90 minutes from my swim cap,..accross my forehead,,,I pulled it way up and that helped,..next long swim I wont wear one,.. also I may have slightly overheated in the 70 degree water.
Eric
You don`t have to get faster,..you have to build endurance. My goal is to be able to swim 10 miles without stopping,..I don`t care if it takes 7 hours. Altho, I would like to be able to maintain 35 minute miles for that distance.
One more thing,..I got a bad headache after 90 minutes from my swim cap,..accross my forehead,,,I pulled it way up and that helped,..next long swim I wont wear one,.. also I may have slightly overheated in the 70 degree water.
