Many swimmers don’t even know what “open-water” swimming is. They ignore it or, if they do, they say that the only exciting part about open-water races is the sprint finishes, as if speed and sprinting were everything.
If these assumptions are not valid, you should read this article. It will reveal your calling and tell you if you should abandon the chlorine-filled waters to enjoy the feeling of open water! Who knows ….it could be love at first site!
Open-water swimmers are…
READY FOR WORLD “DRAFTING” CHAMPIONSHIPS
You can swim comfortably on your toes and even touch the athlete ahead of you. You can beat them in a sprint without even thanking them.
Your second skin is a racing suit.
It is not necessary to wear your race suit before the race starts and to take it off after the heat has finished. You are used to wearing it in the most challenging situations.
You are a MASTER at DODGING JELLYFISH
You instinctively do the most acrobatic things to avoid a jellyfish that is frightening. It’s like a circus act!
The TUMBLE TURN IS A OPTION
Your coach has given up on teaching you how to perform a tumble turn. What good are tumbles turns? You will only have to do a proper turn around a buoy.
The water was murky.
Nothing will stop you, and even if the bottom ….. is not visible, it doesn’t matter! It was essential to finish the course.
Open-water Swimmers: You are a swimmer if you recognize yourself in these descriptions.
You can now start the season by swimming longer distances ……
