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Coaching Information8 Tips On Open Water Swimming
by:
Kevin Koskella
So you're available to get out there and do several open water swimming to prepare for your next triathlon? Before you go dipping into your local body of water, support these tips in mind:
1. Ne'er
swim alone. For security purposes, always swim with a group or bring on
a friend. Given the unknown elements, a dangerous situation may arise such as fog, currents, boats, etc. wherever
you wish be in more better shape with others around.
2. Adjust to cold water. If the water you are training in is cold, below 66 degrees fahrenheit, be prepared. Wetsuits are necessary. Wearing a swim cap and earplugs can help support your head warm. Get in the water slowly and only get in for 5-20 minutes the 1st time out, step by step
increasing your time in the water with each swim.
4. Upon exit of your cold water swim, drink warm fluids, take off your wetsuit, and dress warmly.
3. On sunny days, apply cream 30 minutes before deed in (especially for those with light skin!).
4. Be careful of the fog. It is easy to get lost in foggy weather and lose sight of the shore.
5. Watch the seaweed. If you are ocean swimming and move across seaweed, stay high in the water and do not kick. The algae
can wrap about you if your legs are kicking.
6. Ne'er
swim in a lightning storm.
7. Open water swimming can cause chaffing. Use crude jelly if this is a problem.
8. Gawk color. Use dark lenses on sunny days, blue lenses on cloudy days.
Open water swimming can be challenging, but for many a it is FUN and a good change from "following the black line" at the bottom of the pool. Enjoy, and remember, "when in doubt, get out."
Just about the author:
Kevin operates the website www.TriSwimCoach.com(a resource for beginning through intermediate level triathletes looking for help with swimming). The site features a free email account offering tips and articles on triathlon swimming. Kevin has as well written an electronic book titled “The Complete Manual to Triathlon Swimming” which is sold-out
on his website in downloadable form.
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