I am looking for resources on how to train for a 2.5 mile rough water swim, in the open ocean. I currently live in Honolulu, HI...any tips or leads would be appreciated? ...
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I was wondering if you all have any advice to getting over the fear. I almost drowned a few years ago and i am terrified to go in now. I am going to mexico for my honeymoon and my fiance loves the wa...
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Ok, so I'm so new to swimming that I don't even know how to put my swim cap on. I bought one last night, and I have short hair, but I have a TON of it and it's naturally curly. I tried to put th...
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Im having problems keeping my heart rate monitor on while im swimming, mainly when I push of the wall after a flip turn. Any tips?
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I've been swimming for a about 1 1/2 years and this is a problem I've had for some time.
On my distance days I have problems keeping count of my laps. I've tried: moving the little round thing...
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I'm learning to flip turn now during my swim and having a difficult time getting the rhythim down. My troubles are water up the nose and getting too close and hitting my hiny on the wall. I'm open to ...
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I've never been a swimmer, but it's something I'd like to try to learn to do properly; I can swim, mind you, just the head up with legs and legs working - not very effective for any kind of distance. ...
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At my work we have a pool, I never go there, I do not know if anybody go there! I will give an visit this week. I pretty sure swiming like a duck and doing the laps in the pool will give me a boost t...
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Hi. I'm working on my first sprint tri and really struggling with the swimming, breathing especially. I live in a very rural area with no masters swimming course. I've tried swimming lessons at th...
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Guys, I just got a new wetsuit, in preparation for my first 1/2 Ironman in a couple weeks-MiamiMan on 11/13. I also have my eye on either Ironman FLA or the Great Floridian IM distance event in 2...
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Hey all,
well i'm new to the whole triathlon scene and training for one. i've only just really started to swim with a purpose for once, always been able to swim but never to do distance or ra...
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hey i was wondering in swimming for triathlons are you supposed to use mainly your arms to save energy in your legs for the bike and run? How much are you supposed to kick?
Also, in swimming ...
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What are the pros and cons of a full vs sleeveless wet suit. I own a full wet suit, but the sleeves seem to constrain my motion. I would like to upgrade.
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Hi, I'm going to swim in a sprint triathlon relay in August. Been swimming since the wintertime, so I feel confident in my endurance...don't think, anyone is ever satisfied about their speed, thou...
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I am runing a sprint in two weeks and I can still BARELY finish a 400 meter!! I can run 15 miles without any issues but for some reason, I am a dead man after 100 yards of swimming. I plan to bu...
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I will be competing in my first Spint Triathlon in August. I'm so nervous. I've been training now fr over 2 months, but Im still nervous. I have a couple questions, if anyone could help me i would...
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Always, I have to train in Open Water alone.
I need to have one system for my personal security, if I have any trouble far from shore
Sometimes, I am afraid
Thanks
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I am a hopeful triathlete. However, never learned to swim as a kid. I've been working hard, but am having difficulty (actually, absolute failure) at breathing. I am out of breath by the end of ...
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Recently I was forced to move my swim workouts from the morning to the evening. It seems that I am more likely to get foot cramps when I swim in the evening, although I have no idea why. I usually...
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Wondering if anyone out there has some advice / comments on getting ready for racing in cold water. All of my races are done here in Atlantic Canada and on race morning sometimes the water temp ha...
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Any easy recommendations to prevent this???? Has anyone tried washing their goggles with shampoo? I realize I can buy defogger at a local swimming store and will do this as a last resort but was...
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Hello all,
I'm getting more and more into doing Triathlons… and have one this Sunday.
I have a really bad problem with cold water. I have a very low body fat content and feel the cold ter...
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I am ready to purchace a wet suit or tri suit here in the near future and i was wondering what brand and style most triathletes are using? I have beeen looking at Orca and aquaman suits thru t...
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Hi Triweek members!
My wetsuit has a small tear where the knee fits, after I slipped and fell coming out of the water. Any suggestions on how to fix it? Would you recommend the "do it your...
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Training for my big olympic distance coming in May.
I'm just wondering the types of swimming workouts everyone is doing...
I can make up all my workouts for running, but swimming is a differ...
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