Ok. So I've been a competitive swimmer my whole life. Love the pool but not CRAZY about swimming anywhere else.
I have done 1 OW swim YEARS ago in the ocean. But that was so long ago.
Doing the CB Swim for the very first time (1 miler).
Can you give me some tips? Just anything...I am in the dark when it comes to OW!:dunno:
THANKS!!!!
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Most of the time, for me, it is easier to find the straight line swimming out vs. swimming in. It seems that I am more able to find my mark swimming out to the buoy. There is no buoy on the way in and it can be tough to sight the finish line.
I also know that in the first minute I expend a huge amount of my energy. It really sucks but that is the nature of the beast. I must deal with crowds and surf. Pacing during the start doesn't work, for me. I pay the price during the middle, as one must have a finish.
Most of the time, for me, it is easier to find the straight line swimming out vs. swimming in. It seems that I am more able to find my mark swimming out to the buoy. There is no buoy on the way in and it can be tough to sight the finish line.
I also know that in the first minute I expend a huge amount of my energy. It really sucks but that is the nature of the beast. I must deal with crowds and surf. Pacing during the start doesn't work, for me. I pay the price during the middle, as one must have a finish.
