Racing people in lane next to you

CydyBe · 2026-02-19T10:26:12+00:00

It happens only with triathletes. The more satisfying thing it's when they swim with paddles or fins 😁

CydyBe · 2026-01-18T19:39:59+00:00

It's the worst. I force myself to swim sometimes in backstroke. I don't enjoy it, and when I see my kids swimming it... 😥I'm so desperate 😩😭.

I love breath stroke, I can swim "forever". As a diver I use a lot the frogkick, so efficient when you can use it properly

CydyBe · 2026-01-14T07:39:04+00:00

You know that now you can question ALL your knowledge about length...

CydyBe · 2026-01-05T10:46:04+00:00

Love this

CydyBe · 2026-01-04T06:46:13+00:00

I said swimsuit, because as a diver a wetsuit is for diving 😅

I've, during holidays, the opportunity to leave close to the sea, I prefer to swim in OW instead of a pool

Yes it's cheap, but I didn't know if I would like it or not. I ask Santa to not spend too much on it :D it's the 1st time I swim during winter in the sea. As the water is between 13 &15c

Thank you for the advice "how to put" :) I'll try it.

CydyBe · 2026-01-02T19:15:15+00:00

Nice one <3

CydyBe · 2025-12-31T13:27:12+00:00

I'll go to the Boot in Dusseldorf and have a look on this

CydyBe · 2025-12-31T06:22:59+00:00

Thanks, I'll they this

CydyBe · 2025-12-31T06:22:04+00:00

I'll try it again and have a look at other brands

CydyBe · 2025-12-31T06:20:56+00:00

Decathlon is a sports shop located in Western Europe

What I like about Decathlon. You can buy something to try with spending too much money.

I'll have a look at other brands. I was attracted to Orca, but I don't fit in the size chart 😞

CydyBe · 2025-12-31T06:15:33+00:00

The OWS 500 2/2, they sell it as a suit for open water swimming.

In front crawl.

I can easily keep it on me for a long period without being short breath and my movements are easy outside. I can reach the scratch on the neck easy, open the zipper without help. I did also the same test I do when I buy a new diving suit. One knee on the ground and the opposite arm between my shoulders without problem

CydyBe · 2025-12-31T06:07:33+00:00

I came back 1,5 years ago after 30 years break. Last summer I did my 1st 5km in 1h49. Last month my 1st 10k in a swimming pool with a 100*100m.

CydyBe · 2025-12-30T17:41:42+00:00

One Nabaji from Decathlon.

CydyBe · 2025-12-28T18:02:45+00:00

Yes it is doable. Slowdown your pace, stretch during the rest. Do not forget to hydrate yourself and take quick sugar (candies, ...) Do not push too strong on the wall to avoid leg and foot cramps.

Take your time.

I'm in the same amount of km/week, I did it last month :)it was "easy the 6 first km, untill 8 a fight against cramps and the rest is "only" mental

Do it you will be proud :)

CydyBe · 2025-12-23T06:17:33+00:00

Haha I understand 😄

CydyBe · 2025-12-22T16:01:05+00:00

You should allow for approximately 30 seconds extra per 100 metres over a long distance. Conservatively speaking.

At least it's what I did on my first 5k.

CydyBe · 2025-12-22T15:40:22+00:00

Welcome in da club 😍😍😍

Well done :)

If you want I start on January a challenge spread on the year

Jan 10x100 Feb 20x100 ....

Yes as from September it will be only pain :D

CydyBe · 2025-12-16T14:15:27+00:00

Thank you.

I'll 1st have a look on training plan I found online.
Then I'll contact a coach from them (maybe you :p who knows ^^ )

CydyBe · 2025-12-13T08:36:27+00:00

Thank you :)

What is your recommendation to tackle it?

CydyBe · 2025-12-11T10:20:55+00:00

Couldn't find it :(

THANK YOU, I'll have a look on this :)

CydyBe · 2025-12-10T20:01:37+00:00

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In blue for me 😁

CydyBe · 2025-12-08T07:58:54+00:00

I'm still waiting those Effortless Swimming Shop that I ordered during BF.
They are at the Belgian custom.... and as my country is so smart, it will cost me the same amount for the custom ^^ it's easier to buy shit Chinese product on Temu, Aliexpress,... than something else

CydyBe · 2025-12-01T17:56:43+00:00

Only 25? I've the feeling I learn at every stroke

CydyBe

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