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Had a GREAT time on Saturday at the 5K Beaufort (SC) River Swim. Water was calm and 77, weather was sunny, and we swam with the tide. This was my very first open water competition and I finished 8th overall and 1st in my age group (30-39). My buddy, Carlton Bruner, a '96 Olympic Distance Swimmer got 1st overall and was about 3 minutes ahead of me. Carlton's wife, Heather, won her age group in the women and she didn't even train! I finished in 50:50 and felt good afterwards. About 10 minutes later my lats and shoulds started feeling like I just got out of the weight room.
What did I learn? LINES are REAL important! Be careful who you follow....I swam extra. Its ALOT different stroke than a pool stroke. You have to lift you head about every 10 strokes.....practice it, lots! Don't swallow sea water....ick!
Overall, I loved it! My next one is in two weeks in Chattanooga (4.5 mile River swim).:banana:
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Well, it was with the tide too so keep that in mind. It probably took me 750 yards to calm down and get into a rhythm. We really didn't get any warmup cause once we jumped in the tide was moving the whole pack towards the start. My stomach was a little tight at the beginning (probably nerves more than anything) but settled down.
Thanks for all the kind words!
Well, it was with the tide too so keep that in mind. It probably took me 750 yards to calm down and get into a rhythm. We really didn't get any warmup cause once we jumped in the tide was moving the whole pack towards the start. My stomach was a little tight at the beginning (probably nerves more than anything) but settled down.
Thanks for all the kind words!
