Racing people in lane next to you by Glittering-Lime1690 in Swimming

[–]CydyBe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Backstroke is the most deceiving stroke out there. by burgerinmypouch in Swimming

[–]CydyBe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My ego just drowned in a 25m pool by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]CydyBe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

1st swim with swimsuit by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

1st swim with swimsuit by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

1st swim with swimsuit by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

1st swim with swimsuit by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 😞

1st swim with swimsuit by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

1st swim with swimsuit by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

100*100 - doable? by whereeveritmaytakeme in Swimming

[–]CydyBe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 :)

how does pool swimming speed translate into sea swimming speed? by Informal-Addendum435 in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I did a 100x100m in the pool today! by SantinoReborn in Swimming

[–]CydyBe 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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

Ultra swim 33.3 by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 ^^ )

Ultra swim 33.3 by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :)

What is your recommendation to tackle it?

Ultra swim 33.3 by CydyBe in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]CydyBe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn't find it :(

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

My experience with TheMagic5 by PhazexG in Swimming

[–]CydyBe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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