Hi all,
I just joined USMS and have committed to doing my first open water swim (1 mile) in two weeks! I'm way out of practice and have just recently gotten back into it. I've been swimming just about every day, but it takes me nearly an hour to swim a mile at the pool.
Am I in over my head?!??! Should I be this nervous and scared? I've been told I can do it, but I worry that I can't!? Right now, my goal is to finish...? Haha. Is that reasonable?
Any tips from you seasoned (or not!) open water swimmers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you thank you and happy swimming!
Parents
Former Member
have fun. position yourself at the start in an area where you won't get bounced around by those wanting to race. settle into your own pace. if there is a cut-off time, you either will make it under or you won't.... but you shouldn't worry about it either way; there's only one way to find out.
have fun. position yourself at the start in an area where you won't get bounced around by those wanting to race. settle into your own pace. if there is a cut-off time, you either will make it under or you won't.... but you shouldn't worry about it either way; there's only one way to find out.
