At 37, I have been swimming since I was a kid (15 years of that were coached and competitive). I don't compete now, but I swim a couple of times a week and do 1.5 miles each time (in a short course pool, borrring), no rests.
Bottom line: I feel like I'm a pretty good swimmer. All these dolorous short course laps have made me interested in trying some open water... but I have NO idea what to expect.
Anybody have advice for a swimmer of my quality making the jump to some open water? I'm in Minnesota, so (I assume) our water won't be swim-worthy until about July.
Thanks!
About a year ago I started lap swimming after being out of the pool for over 30 years. I swam 2 open water events last year. One was a fairly easy 1k swim in 80 something degree water. The other was a challenging 2.5K in in 63 degree choppy water. I fell in love with open water and I can't wait for the season to start!! I say go for it!!
About a year ago I started lap swimming after being out of the pool for over 30 years. I swam 2 open water events last year. One was a fairly easy 1k swim in 80 something degree water. The other was a challenging 2.5K in in 63 degree choppy water. I fell in love with open water and I can't wait for the season to start!! I say go for it!!
