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Take time to warm up in the water before the race. 5-10 minutes.

Also run slower then you think you should. You should be able to have a conversation while running. Are you getting muscle cramps or are you getting a stitch in your side?

Finally back to swimming. First day back and completed the 1km Masters Challenge. My stroke was pull in about 26-29 minutes.

Maybe go the kid hair style route and do tiny pigtails on the side of your head to get most of your hair in the cap. You could also leave some of the nape hairs not in the cap. Also I leave my hair dry when I put my cap on. You could try that. Dry hair is less sticky then wet hair. Hands should be dry too when trying that.…

You can check with local Tri and Master Swim groups for other swim events that aren't as time specialized. I discovered the two I did last summer from just overhearing someone talk about it. I discovered there was another event that I will do next year from my Master Swim group. I enjoy doing the events and they are a…

How long is the swim? Is it a race or an event? If its a race then I can understand the time limit. Events give you a lot of time to finish. I would think currents might be an issue as well and they would want you to be strong enough. My main advice would be to definitely get open water practice before hand and a wetsuit…

I am part of a Masters Swim group. I also do Open Water swim events. I completed a 2.1km and a 3.1km swim this past summer. There is a really active Swimmers group on MFP as well.

Finally back swimming after a 2 month hiatus. However my sprained ankle is still giving me trouble when kicking. I am hoping someone here knows if/where I can buy a waterproof brace or some sort of support for my ankle.

I think its much more important to be fully hydrated before exercising. My bf could tell the difference on the days he didn't drink enough water and days he did when he was playing ball hockey.

This used to happen to me, on my stomach and thighs, which are also the fattest part of me. Every time I would go for a run I would itch like crazy. Once I started being more active overall and more consistent I no longer get that itchy feeling. In an older forum (cant remember the topic) someone mentioned it had something…

A month is not a lot of time, Keep doing what you are doing including making sure you are fueling your workouts. Take photos and body measurements and check monthly. The fat didn't appear on your body in a matter of weeks, it will take time to come off.

Awesome, I am very jealous of your t-shirts. For sighting what I do is when I breathe and I am bringing my arm down I will keep my head slightly up so I can look ahead with just my eyes above water, It took me until halfway through my 2nd open water swim event to truly get a hang of it. This is what works best for me.

That is an excellent time. Its great that you are getting open water practice in before your race.

Try running outdoors on a nice trail. That is what you might be missing for your 'Runners High' I get too bored on a treadmill, I love running trails and being outdoors. Since I have started I keep wanting to do more and go longer.

My swim today was a 100 metre pull. It is sad and pathetic but a sprained ankle means I cannot kick and I can even feel the strain just pulling. It will be at least a month before I will be back in the pool. Even if my ankle gets better the pools are closed for maintenance till mid Sept and I will then be away for a…

Keep at it, and as someone who has done the Color Me Rad run, it is virtually impossible to completely run the whole thing. There will be congestion, route changes, water break and the most important part, walking through the colour zones. Unless you have a solid base I would not jump into Week 5, which is supposed to be…

Hi y'all (adding the southern US flavour since that is where I am currently) I am on vacation and the first week I have had no wifi, phone, internet. I have been spending time with family at a beach house so I got to do a little bit of ocean swimming. I don't recommend it, too salty. This is the first chance I have had to…

Congrats and good work. Hopefully no back issues.

I recently completed an 2.1 km (just over a mile I think) open water swim. I am currently training for a 3.1km (2 ish miles) swim Aug 9. I posted about it in the "From splasher to swimstar...I hope! " thread, its near the end. I hope some of the information helps. And be prepared for things that may not be in your plan. My…

Thanks Macstraw, It might be the shoulder/arm unbalance. I do try to drop my chin straight down, but I do lift my head up before I start my flip. Maybe not fully out of the water, more for momentum, but I probably don't need that. I will have to work on that.

I am currently trying to focus more on my flip turns. I was practicing last swimming session. We had a long endurance drill which made it easier to attempt instead of drills. I only did one successful flip but I was too far away from the wall to push off, every other time I have been doing a twist instead of flip or roll.…

I am not sure if you can even get that high, In swimming we were required to keep our shoulders above the water.

I just completed a 2.1 km open water swim. First time for me to do an event like that. Open water is different then pool swimming. When is the pool try to swim more then the distance of the triathlon. There will be a mental hurdle to get over initially. I have been swimming in lakes since I was little and I still had that.…

My next swim (3.1km) is Aug 9, then I am completing the fun by flying overnight to the East Coast. I am just keeping up with my regular swimming schedule 2-3 times a week. Ideally you should at least be swimming your distance or more, I have just been swimming around 2.5km per session. A friend of mine who is a part time…

Lately I have been doing more cardio (running/swimming) then strength training, but the few days after a very long run, going down the stairs at work I could be heard saying "Ow" every step.

Those 5 lbs were also not all fat. Check back in a week or so and see what you weigh then. The 5 lbs gain was most likely water weight from the extra sodium. Also unless you have an allergy or intolerance there is no reason to avoid meat or dairy. They are part of a healthy diet. ETA: When I go on vacation, I go to enjoy…

The best thing for me is to run with a group, it also keeps be going. That is how I ran my first 6.7km stretch. I am lucky that I can run with my boyfriend and I found a group to run with one day a week as well. Running with a group helps keep you committed since they are expecting you to show up, and are usually a…

My newest favourite work out shirt is the Asics 'Favourite T shirt' Breathable and comfy, just a little pricey but worth it. Especially on hot days when out running. For the gym sometimes I do wear cotton t-shirts but they are not baggy, more of a ladies then a mens style. They are just what I have.

Slightly pricey, but worth their weight in gold, not too clingy and very breathable, are Asics "the favourite tshirt" I now own 2 in different colours. I will be expanding my selection when the budget allows.

As a clerk at the running/tri store I went to mentioned that the fit is in part the size/weight of the person because of the buoyancy factor. You do not want to feel too and you don't want and rolls, or loose rubber. Because that is where you will chafe the most. It should be smooth along your skin. For the crinkle behind…