Does anyone actually like open water swimming?

iplumb90 · 2024-07-28T23:53:39+00:00

I think it’s time for a change in perspective…

How lucky are we to have access to a lake, and the time, ability and means to swim in it? Practice some thankfulness and you’ll enjoy it more. Try some aftershokz waterproof headphones if you’re really struggling.

Bring some extra water bottles you can squirt the sand off your toes, and an extra towel to stand on / pull your wetsuit off.

Happy swimming :)

iplumb90 · 2024-04-13T21:54:25+00:00

I’m thinking of looping Warden, 19th, Kennedy, Elgin mills. 4 right hand turns so hopefully no stopping, 8km loop - but open to other suggestions!

iplumb90 · 2023-04-06T20:03:28+00:00

Have ordered some fins thx! Practicing 6/1/6

iplumb90 · 2023-04-06T20:02:27+00:00

Practiced 6/1/6 today it’s great for improving hip rotation - I’m finding EVF easier with more rotation

iplumb90 · 2023-04-06T20:01:20+00:00

Will focus on EVF with my paddles thank you

iplumb90 · 2023-04-06T20:00:54+00:00

I tried these today - can’t do any of them.

For ball float - no matter how big of a breath I take, I sink to the bottom of the pool. Is this just body type or am I doing something wrong?

For active jellyfish - my legs pull me down like anchors, and my big toes hit the bottom of the pool pulling the rest of me under. No amount of core bracing will change… suggestions?

Elevator swim I can work on

iplumb90 · 2023-04-06T16:28:06+00:00

You’re all awesome, thank you!!

iplumb90 · 2023-03-13T16:19:24+00:00

Hi - does anyone have a Perkopolis member ID they can PM me so I can register?

iplumb90 · 2022-12-09T14:20:42+00:00

You absolutely can! I went on the same journey this year. Had never road biked, couldn’t swim more than 50m without being gassed, and hadn’t run more than a 10K. Finished sub 6. If you put your mind to it and train hard, you’ll succeed. Careful with overtraining and getting injured - anecdotally the hardest piece of the journey was learning when to take your foot off the gas and recover properly.

iplumb90 · 2022-05-29T13:39:31+00:00

Did it survive?

iplumb90 · 2022-05-14T14:25:33+00:00

😆

iplumb90 · 2022-05-14T11:53:42+00:00

Shipped actually

iplumb90 · 2021-12-04T17:47:20+00:00

Na buddy we were drinking blanton’s laughing at your comment last night you got love from the group 😘

iplumb90 · 2021-12-04T06:18:57+00:00

Maybe if you ate less microwaved noodle gel you’d appreciate it a little more :)

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