Yesterday, I had the pleasure of another open water swim @ Stoney Creek. Nice day, mid 80s, in a wet suit. I had noted that there was a bit more current than my last swim and was looking forward to the challenge.
I started off from the same buoy that I did last time, and breathing out of my right side, which had me facing the open part of the lake and not the beach. I was fine for a couple of strokes and then the first wave hit. And the second. And the third.
I realize it doesn't take a genius to think about this, but you should never breathe on the open side of a lake.
After adjusting my breathing habits, I made my way through about 2k of a swim. It definitely was more of a challenge, with staying on course and identifying markers.
This week is going to be a crazy week at work, so I'm just hoping to get out for some nice, relaxing swims between now and Saturday. I'm feeling pretty good for the 5k on the 22nd and have started thinking about signing up for Big Shoulder in September.
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