Swim training is one of my favorite disciplines especially right now given the weather in Texas. It’s a great time to let your body work and your mind float right along. Here are some tips that have come to mind while cruising through open water swims:
When you come across a snake think of yourself driving on the road. Let the serpent have the right of way then increase your speed after it passes you.
Look ahead of you at least every 10 strokes. This will help in preventing head on collisions with water debris, fellow swimmers or better yet the boater who thinks you might be that one big catch.
Don’t carry your cell phone with you in the water. Besides, do you really know anyone who can swim and text at the same time?
Make sure there are others with you in the water. That way, you can compare your fabulous after lake scent plus being with others is safer and a lot more fun.
Feeling kinda dull or lacking in personality? Slap on a hot pink swim cap and accessorize. A bit of bling while you do your thing always causes a stir.
Avoid swallowing the water. This will prevent your future offspring from looking like an alien.
Remember where you started. It’s really a pain to locate your shoes and towel if you forget where you started. Then again, it’s also kinda funny moving a friend’s stuff up a few yards. The look of confusion of your fellow swimmer is very entertaining...not that I have ever done that before.
Consider modesty. We really don’t want to see your body parts as you change after the swim. Keep 'em guessing is my thought.
Finally, respect the lake. Mother nature does not want your empty goo packs or plastic bottles left laying on the ground. She did not and has no future plans to use them. So keep your lake clean and pick up after yourself.
Happy swimming and training….and as always, talk to ya next week!
Janet
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