tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post3457648299130763369..comments2023-08-25T05:55:26.082-04:00Comments on Age Groups Rock: Swimming questions - help pleaseajhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-4099416594076408102012-02-03T10:35:05.524-05:002012-02-03T10:35:05.524-05:00I didn't use a wetsuit for my first, second or...I didn't use a wetsuit for my first, second or third tri's. I honestly still prefer to NOT swim with it but for a cold swim you might be more comfortable. People say you go faster but honestly, I don't know if that's true for me.<br /><br />If you do decide to get one, definitely do a practice swim in it, it is different than non-wet suit swimming for sure.<br /><br />I'm really tall so I sized my more based on my height than my weight, mine is about perfect though, it is more of a crop leg than a full leg like it's suppose to be on others. Such is life...this always happens to me.Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-30427165982448760912012-01-31T08:22:31.125-05:002012-01-31T08:22:31.125-05:00I just bought a wetsuit with this deal: http://www...I just bought a wetsuit with this deal: http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/gearbuzz/2011wetsuits.html?utm_source=gearbuzz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gearbuzz_2011wetsuits<br /><br />It's been going on for about a week, so some of the sizes are limited, but you might be able to get one.TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-74036312204930201582012-01-31T08:11:57.248-05:002012-01-31T08:11:57.248-05:00I've never gone sleeveless, but I have friends...I've never gone sleeveless, but I have friends who prefer it...they are also the ones fffffreezing when we first start open water swim in the colder weather, so I would take that into account. The sleeves do actually help in keeping you warmer if the water is really cold...and I mean REALLY cold...when we start swimming, the lake is in the 40s.<br /><br />I def feel more confident when I'm in my wetsuit...it's a bit like a security blanket...I KNOW that it will keep me afloat if something were to happen - say...a cramp or a freak out.A Prelude To...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09701584163226867775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-10176813629077777332012-01-30T20:20:42.691-05:002012-01-30T20:20:42.691-05:00I can't begin to tell you how much easier it i...I can't begin to tell you how much easier it is to swim in a wetsuit. It is worth the investment. You will not believe it when you try it! <br /><br />I have been taught that breathing on the 3s is ideal... I think that's mostly so that you are comfortable breathing on both sides incase of waves/crowds, etc. <br /><br />There are some drills where you brethe on the 3s, 5s, 7s etc. to improve your lung capacity. Can't hurt to keep working on it. <br /><br />I'm no expert, just my own experiences here. :)Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-69642761948591793232012-01-30T09:29:56.640-05:002012-01-30T09:29:56.640-05:00I'm interested to read the responses you get o...I'm interested to read the responses you get on this one. I think it will be a pretty cold swim for me on my first tri but I didn't really want to invest in a wetsuit or rent one. Hopefully the mild winter continues and it will be warmer in June than usual. <br />I haven't swam in a while but I think I preferred to breathe every 3rd stroke and breathe on both sides. It seemed just the right amount of time for me to go without needing a breath.Kandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182116228182197268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-66546213361828709162012-01-29T20:50:51.340-05:002012-01-29T20:50:51.340-05:00I bought a wet suit last year because we had a ver...I bought a wet suit last year because we had a very cold spring and my first race the lake temp was around 76. The wetsuit definitely helps with buoyancy and that might make you feel more comfortable in open water. I live in Arkansas so our water temps get warm fast. I went with a sleeveless but you might need to do a full sleeved. I would look at various tri websites because they all have really good deals. You can also try a rental for around $50 if you just want to see what it's like. The tri wet suit is thinner and is designed to be more flexible for swimming especially in the shoulders. Good luck with your purchase.RunningWhithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885361958198588775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-79842550197914772592012-01-28T20:53:15.594-05:002012-01-28T20:53:15.594-05:00So glad you are swimming. I would make sure to br...So glad you are swimming. I would make sure to breath on both sides too. I think it's good to practice... I was only using one side and it's good to get the feel of both. So you could do every 3 to help with that. <br /><br />I have the exact same question about the tri suit...sleeves or no sleeves. Let me know what you decide and why.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710941480306350838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-87358148697001780972012-01-28T20:51:40.155-05:002012-01-28T20:51:40.155-05:00@ char LOL...
Back to the wetsuit thing... I h...@ char LOL... <br /><br />Back to the wetsuit thing... I have a full sleeved but a lot of people prefer sleeveless because you feel like you get better range of motion with your arms. The only downside to the sleeveless would be that it allow for more water to get in your suit (not even sure it would be enough to matter) and you could possibly chafe more around the arm areas.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-18026574638914311962012-01-28T20:36:47.690-05:002012-01-28T20:36:47.690-05:00Does your son get upset that your affections have ...Does your son get upset that your affections have turned to his dog and Jax is now the reason for you to visit? He IS the cutest puppy so I don't blame you.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925337665341056813.post-49223969013653114292012-01-28T18:14:03.376-05:002012-01-28T18:14:03.376-05:00hmmm good question on the wetsuit. I am thinking...hmmm good question on the wetsuit. I am thinking there would not be a difference but really don't know.<br /><br />Breathing wise - yes it probably would speed you up a little bit if you tried to go with breathing every 4th instead of every other. Depending on how good your head turn is, it can be like putting on the brakes every time you go to take a breath (Newer swimmers have a tendency to lift their head out of the water which causes your butt and legs to drag more). I think going 4 or more would be good for you. That way if you are in a situation like a crowded swim and for swim reason you can't breathe every other (due to chop or someone being right up on you), you won't freak out. my 2 cents...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.com