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I am a seasoned swimmer, but I'm used to the pool. I'm training for my first open water (ocean) swim; I welcome any advice anyone has. I'm nervous, but this is on my bucket list, so I'm also excited to try something different.

Hi all. I have read several threads/blogs on the Internet (marathon swimming forums, slowtwitch), related to Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. And will plow through the old ones here. Just starting my own, in case anyone has kind-to-newbie advice. TLDR…

Just signed up for my first open water event (5K) and wondering if anyone has tips on what to focus on while training in an indoor pool! I have about 5 months until the race but I'm in Chicago so it will be a while until I can train in the lake. I've…

Hi! I'm swimming my 1st open water event but unfortunately injured my shoulder in my last meet. I can swim about 500 m freestyle before it starts to twinge. My plan is to kick most of the 2.5 k and alternate with short swims of freestyle. Will this result…