went for my first Open Water Swim this last Saturday.... I admit I am a bit of a wimp as far as water temps are concerned....Part of the problem is the pool I swim in is kept at 84-85 degrees all the time. Per request from noodlers...(see thread in general discussion "death to all noodlers") which makes it a big difference to jump into a lake. I have been monitoring our local lakes temperature, and it has been slow to warm up this year. Saturday, although the air was 62 the water was 73. When I jumped in I had a hard time breathing.. kinda small convulsions, gasping for air....after a few minutes they went away and I had a very enjoyable swim (except for the part I looked to see my 18 yr old daughter pacing me, doing ***!)..this is the second time it has happened to me....what to do? Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately, I got it (again) while swimming in a cool pool a few weeks ago. After that, I realized that my open water race days were over. :sad: I was going to do a mile race Saturday, but that's off.
Good luck! And be safe.
JIM
Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps the OW just needs to be warmer, and you'll race again!
Descending a ladder into water that's cold causes me some respiratory discomfort initially, but it goes away in ca. 30 sec. Acclimating is very important.
Unfortunately, I got it (again) while swimming in a cool pool a few weeks ago. After that, I realized that my open water race days were over. :sad: I was going to do a mile race Saturday, but that's off.
Good luck! And be safe.
JIM
Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps the OW just needs to be warmer, and you'll race again!
Descending a ladder into water that's cold causes me some respiratory discomfort initially, but it goes away in ca. 30 sec. Acclimating is very important.
