Credit to @strengthinlight : Practical advice for those uncomfortable with open water Swimming. ๐๐ผI first want to say, if you are confident in a pool, that does not mean you will be comfortable or confident in open water, so tread lightly, literally. A few common feelings you may experience when open water swimming. ๐ธAnxiety, nervousness, that feeling like you can't breathe. ๐ธFear, there's a lot of unknowns going on, you don't have walls, you might not be able to see what's under you, around you, and in a race, there are people who are VERY unpredictable. You might get kicked in the face, who knows. ๐ธWater temperature, when it's really cold, breathing becomes even harder, your body will also try to preserve energy. Swipe right ๐๐ผ to see some advice on how to approach the water so you start enjoying it more! ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝYou can do this!๐๐พ๐๐ฟ Who wants to get in that water?! Drop an ME below. #openwaterswimming #openwaterswimtips #swimtips #triathlontraining #trihard #xterratriathlon โ view on Instagram https://newaveswim.com/3qMjgmD
