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Open Water Swimming<br />
Once your basic skills are strong, mix it up with open water swimming either as part of a<br />
triathlon (swim, bike, run) or simply swimming in a lake. Open water swim events have<br />
gained popularity since the 10K open water event was introduced at the Olympics in<br />
Bejing, China.<br />
How to Make it Safe and Fun<br />
First, make sure you feel comfortable swimming in the pool and can swim<br />
non-stop for 400 yards or more to increase your confidence in the water.<br />
Take a class in open water swimming.<br />
Unless the water is 77 degrees<br />
or warmer, use a wetsuit to keep<br />
warm and safe while swimming.<br />
Buy multiple tints of swimming<br />
goggles to allow for swimming in<br />
cloudy or sunny conditions.<br />
Don’t swim if you feel tired<br />
or sick. Ear plugs or wax<br />
can help you swim straight<br />
and prevent vertigo, which<br />
can be caused from colder<br />
water hitting the ear drum.<br />
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mcovey@proclub.com.<br />
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