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Swimming - first 200 yards

jvw49zx — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:47:49 GMT

When I start a swim, either in a pool or open water, I feel that I need to stop to take a few deep breaths. Seems I struggle during the period whan I first get my heart rate up. Once I am over that hrudle I can finish the half mile pretty well. Anyone have any ideas?

swim team

bubba2822 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:23:18 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can find a swim team in the Miami area?

can anyone translate "drafting swimming" to spanish

menajordan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:37:51 GMT

Hi:

I am doing a presentaion for the University and I need to explain "Drafting Swimming" in spanish, and I do not know how to explain what it is. I am spanish, but I do not understand what it means.

Thank you in advance for al the help.

Sincerely

Ernie

menajordan@hotmail.com

Ocean Water Swimming

Temkhawk — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:59:22 GMT

Im interested in doing a OWS in Los Angeles California. Preferably in the ocean and not a lake. Which are the best races to do?

open water panic?

jimfarrick — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:43:07 GMT

Maybe someone can help me.....I can swim laps in a pool all day, bi-lateral breathe,pretty good swimmer all the way around. However, when I get into a triathlon swim I semi-panic and cant put my face in the water. I end up doing the whole swim with my head out of the water and almost hyperventilating. I know it costs me time on the bike, really not catching my breath, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions for any kind of training, etc, that would help me out. any tips would be helpful.

Alcatraz Tri...

Bro' — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:18:58 GMT

...in 3 weeks. My first attempt.

Any observations/suggestions from previous escapees?

Water temp? Jump from the boat? Current? Tide? Hypothermia? No booties or gloves?

All comments will be greatly appreciated!!!!

Scott

pool workout for swimming a open water half mile

splat_868 — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 04:39:37 GMT

i have never swam in open water and i am just getting back into the pool after years off, i have been in a cycling mode for about 10 years and have a decent fitness base. was just wondering how to workout in the pool to prepare for a 1/2 miler swim as part of a sprint tri ? any tips would be appreciated!!!

Buoys - getting around quickly

Dionne McPeek — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:54:32 GMT

I have recently begun doing some open water swimming (after not actively swimming since my high school swim team too many years ago to count). I am getting used to spotting the buoys more easily and quickly, but I lose a lot of time and momentum when turning around them.

Any suggestions on getting around them?

Your suggestions will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

what would you do if you got a jelly fish sting-mild-if that is what you felt at the time during an open water swim meet 50 yards into the race in a 1 mile swim?

bernarb — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:01:52 GMT

tit happened to me 2 years ago in coney island. i kept going but i became delirious 20 minutes later and was dragged out by rescuer.

does anyone know how to swim in choppy water with wave above 3 feet?

bernarb — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:20:56 GMT

swimming in choppy water is tricky with wave above 3 feet going against , at and away from you. which stroke do you think best work for you in this condition?

Can anyone help me find Open Water Events in /near Georgia?

cutaway5 — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:56:40 GMT

I am trying to find Open Water races in Georgia, but I am having a very hard time searching. It really seems hit or miss with Google searches, and I can't seem to find any active local groups to get information from.

Any ideas to help get me started and find more short races? (looking for 1 mile and 1 or 2k, to get started).

Thanks!