Chesapeake bay swim

katykat79
katykat79 Posts: 24 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Is anyone else doing this next week? I am doing the mile race and getting a bit scared! I am a strong swimmer but I have never done open water...have sprint tris coming up so I thought this would be a good intro. Any tips from the pros?

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  • wardamnirish
    wardamnirish Posts: 395
    I haven't done that one, but have done lots of open water swims. The only thing that typically bothers folks new to open water swimming is being in the big crowd at the start. It can be really chaotic with everyone kicking and smacking each other around (unintentionally, of course). I tend to start just behind the crowd, then once everybody starts spreading out a bit, draft when I can and pass.
  • katykat79
    katykat79 Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you! Yes, there is the start that makes me nervous, and, you know, drowning. Bumping....anyone? Anyone?

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