This morning I headed out to Coney Island for a practice open water swim followed by a run. The triathlon is a month out, and I've been swimming regularly and confidently, but MAN — when I put on that wetsuit and get in the open water with a pack of people, it's like I totally forget how to swim. My stroke is off, my breathing is off, I never get into a rhythm, and I feel like the wetsuit is so confining around my chest and neck that I can't get enough air. The good news is that today was helpful. I got to practice feeling that way, working through it, and ultimately getting some decent swimming in once I calm down. The moral of the story is that I am going to pack in the swimming and running for the next month (I'm pretty comfortable/confident on the bike), and will most definitely be at the next open water swim practice on July 10th. I plan to make a day of it — who wants to meet me out there? After my workout, of course — you can sleep in a bit.
* I adore Finding Nemo!
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I totally hear you on this one! Did my first wet-suited open water slog yesterday too. Every time I finally got a few good strokes in I either got a brain freeze from the 57 degree water on my face or had to readjust to get comfortable with the 3mm boa constrictor that was slowly clenching my chest. Good for you for sticking to it and good luck in the tri!
I totally hear you on this one! Did my first wet-suited open water slog yesterday too. Every time I finally got a few good strokes in I either got a brain freeze from the 57 degree water on my face or had to readjust to get comfortable with the 3mm boa constrictor that was slowly clenching my chest. Good for you for sticking to it and good luck in the tri!
I feel the exact same way in OWS. Just keep pushing through!
I feel the exact same way in OWS. Just keep pushing through!