My First Ever Open Water Swim
md6
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Well I just thought that I would share with everyone that tonight I am having my first ever open water swim. And whilst I am looking forward to it my wetsuit has been impotent in the wardrobe for far too long - i am also bricking it.
So - anyone got any tips for how i can be less scared about it? Oh and has anyone swam in the Serpentine? If so what's it like????
So - anyone got any tips for how i can be less scared about it? Oh and has anyone swam in the Serpentine? If so what's it like????
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Only done it once myself but found having a float around and dipping my head in few times really helped when it came to actually swimming!
Oh....and try not to drink the bloody water!
Don't worry if you panic, it will be easier the next time!
Let us know how it goes.
The coaches are really good. They'll get you swimming in groups, sighting, turning (couldn't get that one), and generally buildling up your confidence in the water. We also did a mass start which was fun, followed by a lap, then a quick run up and down, another lap, then out and off with the suit.
Great fun overall. You'll love it mate seriously!
It was great! I had such a good time, and the water was surprisingly clean - although lots of weeds and in the shallow water and by the bouys it was really tough as it got caught in my arms and legs, and when it went in my mouth i wasn't too pleased...
You did better than me on my first OW swim.
This may start a debate but aquasphere kayenne goggles are great. After some initial issues (just getting used to the I guess), I've had no problems at all.