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Cold Water Swimming\u00a0 tip #1 – Be a Penguin.
MemoryCatcher<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Sunday morning, I participated in an open water swim practice.\u00a0 I have friends who were actually racing that day, so I can’t complain too much, but man it was cold!\u00a0 The temperatures were in the 50’s and it was raining.\u00a0 I have no idea how warm the water was.\u00a0 Upper 60’s maybe?\u00a0 I didn’t ask because I didn’t want to know.<\/p>\n

One of the local pools offers this triathlon swim clinic every year.\u00a0 It’s a good chance to get into cold water early in the triathlon season.\u00a0 Both last year and this year, it was the first time I wore my wetsuit. While I don’t mind my wetsuit, the first swim in it is always a bit rough because everything just feels weird.\u00a0 It didn’t feel as awful this year, though, and I’m not sure if it’s because I’m used to it or because I’ve lost ten pounds since I last wore it.\u00a0 Probably the latter.<\/p>\n

Swimming in cold water is refreshing, but it’s not always fun.\u00a0 So here are some tips I’ve learned about cold water swimming.<\/p>\n

First off, if I just get into the water and try to start swimming, I start to hyperventilate.\u00a0 My body is freaking out because of the cold and I just start gasping for air.\u00a0 The sensation passes as I warm up, but if I don’t have a chance to acclimate to the cold water before swimming, I just end up having to breast stroke for a bit until I can catch my breath and keep going.\u00a0 Whatever happens, just remember that the sensation passes.<\/p>\n

The best solution is to do some bobs in the water before the swimming starts.\u00a0 Up and down, submerging your whole body so you can get used to the temperatures.<\/p>\n

Another fun solution is to try to splash yourself with some cold water before you get in.\u00a0 Ice water in the face and down into the wetsuit.\u00a0 It’s also fun to watch, according to other people.<\/p>\n

Last year at this particular clinic, I learned that cold water in your ears while swimming can cause vertigo issues.\u00a0 Not for everyone, but definitely for me.\u00a0 Solution?\u00a0 Ear plugs.\u00a0 I don’t use anything fancy, just the clearish wax ones you can buy for cheap.\u00a0 That way, when I lose them in transition, it’s no big loss.\u00a0 Also, if they start to bug me while I swim, goodbye ear plugs.<\/p>\n

Wetsuits are awesome, but only if they fit you properly.\u00a0 A too small wetsuit is no good for anyone.\u00a0 Well, I’m sure some people are comfortable feeling like they’re being eaten by a boa constrictor, but for many people, a wetsuit that’s a teensy bit too big is better than one that is too small.\u00a0 But don’t judge your wetsuit until you’re actually in water with it.\u00a0 They stretch out a tiny bit when they get water in them.\u00a0 And the added floatyness is incredible.\u00a0 My coach calls wetsuits “free speed,” but only if you can swim comfortably in yours.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of other tips out there, but this is what works for me.\u00a0 Swimming is frequently just mind over matter.\u00a0 Get in that cold water and just swim.\u00a0 What tips have you tried that worked or didn’t work?<\/p>\n

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