I live in the PNW and want to start OW swimming. Unfortunately, the Puget Sound is still in the high 40's. Does anyone train in water that cold? I know there are dangers in doing so (wetsuit of course, double caps, earplugs, etc) but am curious if anyone does. Thanks.:agree:
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when the temp hits the high 40's i will start making a weekly trip to brighton beach to swim with the CIBBOWS crowd. they train all year.... into the low 30's (no wetsuits) but i can't justify the 4 1/2 hour round trip for a 10 minute dip.
a few CIBBOWS swimmers thrive in the cold water. check out rachel's blog:
rachelgolub.blogspot.com/.../strait-and-narrows.html
and patricia's:
cibbows.blogspot.com/.../cibbows-swims-beagle.html
when the temp hits the high 40's i will start making a weekly trip to brighton beach to swim with the CIBBOWS crowd. they train all year.... into the low 30's (no wetsuits) but i can't justify the 4 1/2 hour round trip for a 10 minute dip.
a few CIBBOWS swimmers thrive in the cold water. check out rachel's blog:
rachelgolub.blogspot.com/.../strait-and-narrows.html
and patricia's:
cibbows.blogspot.com/.../cibbows-swims-beagle.html
