https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/25374/getting-used-to-salt-waterI am gradually increasing my long swim distances from 2.5 miles now to 5-6 miles before my first 10K event in October. I am also now training mostly in salt water for the first time. Two questions about spending longer times in salt water. First,en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/270272?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:18:16 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:323be8ef-fe97-4b32-b61f-f48100eb29f5rxleakemVaseline is cheaper!! I applied this with a plastic sandwich bag before a 10k last year. Do your best not to get whatever you choose on your goggles.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/270113?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:45:55 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e0063436-3461-4018-95b3-800e21471275Former Memberdesitin, for baby rash, works well and is water resistant - doubles as a sunblock... think america&#39;s cup skipper dennis connor. it is zinc oxide and you&#39;ll likely get the goo on a few items<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/270223?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:17:44 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1a92b184-aab3-4bf5-a562-f44c07ad0ec1Former MemberAlso, if you are having issues with swelling in your mouth and throat from the salt exposure, try rinsing with diluted mouthwash during (if you have a support vessel) and/or after your swim. This will help bring the swelling down.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/270094?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:46:39 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:b5d4044c-9e02-4b62-a192-5dec136c12faRob CopelandVaseline works well for chafing or in longer/colder swims I use a 50/50 mix of Vaseline and lanolin. A moderate coating in the arm pits should help. For longer races you might also apply it to your neck, turning your head to breath also causes chafing. As for drinking salt water, it is inevitable. Bring a bottle of water to rinse after your swims.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/270160?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:18:28 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:66fe1128-c2d9-4e04-92ef-83159dcc7f34Former MemberThanks Rob and William<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/270208?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:27:41 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c36ad396-f22f-4a30-874d-81ea21ee2df9orca1946Vaseline is cheaper!!<div style="clear:both;"></div>