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.
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Thank you for all your advice... I will try and get more acclimated to the water ....not just jump in....Bobinator...have been to the Enchanted meet many times. Generally it is 90 degrees and a lot of sun! Tough on parents. I believe my daughter Mallory has started swimming with you guys in the mornings. (she loves cold water) To do 10k for her is nothing... not that much for me, if you give me a week to get it done! lol Thanks again to all.
Thank you for all your advice... I will try and get more acclimated to the water ....not just jump in....Bobinator...have been to the Enchanted meet many times. Generally it is 90 degrees and a lot of sun! Tough on parents. I believe my daughter Mallory has started swimming with you guys in the mornings. (she loves cold water) To do 10k for her is nothing... not that much for me, if you give me a week to get it done! lol Thanks again to all.
