I've been swimming competitively in the pool for something like 15 years now, but I am interested in trying an open water race, either in a lake or in the ocean this summer. I have absolutely zero experience in open water other than just playing around at the beach. I've looked around this website but I would like some more info. Does anyone have any good books/websites/resources for someone who wants to try open water swimming for the first time? I'll take any and all tips!
I will try the waters this Friday afternoon. I had already scheduled to leave work early on Friday, so I will just change my plans and drive to Carona del Mar and swim a mile or so. At the very least begin getting acclimated to the water temp.
The water in the pool where I swam yesterday was cooler than it usually is so good for me on getting cooler temps. Personally not a big fan of jumping right into the pool, I usually ease my way in. Will have to change my water entry and deal with it.
I will try the waters this Friday afternoon. I had already scheduled to leave work early on Friday, so I will just change my plans and drive to Carona del Mar and swim a mile or so. At the very least begin getting acclimated to the water temp.
The water in the pool where I swam yesterday was cooler than it usually is so good for me on getting cooler temps. Personally not a big fan of jumping right into the pool, I usually ease my way in. Will have to change my water entry and deal with it.
