New to OW swims longer than what's in an Olympic tri and am registered for 2 this spring. I'm worried about frying my back and legs. What is a good sunscreen/block that stays put for a couple of hours? Thanks in advance. You guys are so inspiring (and funny in places).
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This is very helpful as I will be doing an open water swim in mid-May. I have very little open water experience and this will be my longest (a whopping 5k). I got some race information via email a few days ago and it contained this:
Body marking will be available from 5:30 to 7:00 (5K), 6:15-6:45 (10k), and 8:15-8:45 (1 mile). For timing purposes it is very important to have your number in two places: 1.on both arms 2.left upper thigh
Athletes may pre-body mark themselves if using sunscreen.
Am I correct in interpreting this as I should put my number on myself in those two places before putting on sunscreen? (Or wait to put on sunscreen until after I'm marked?)
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Former Member
This is very helpful as I will be doing an open water swim in mid-May. I have very little open water experience and this will be my longest (a whopping 5k). I got some race information via email a few days ago and it contained this:
Body marking will be available from 5:30 to 7:00 (5K), 6:15-6:45 (10k), and 8:15-8:45 (1 mile). For timing purposes it is very important to have your number in two places: 1.on both arms 2.left upper thigh
Athletes may pre-body mark themselves if using sunscreen.
Am I correct in interpreting this as I should put my number on myself in those two places before putting on sunscreen? (Or wait to put on sunscreen until after I'm marked?)
