Say goodbye to a clear, temperate, chlorinated U.S. Masters swimming pool, and say hello to a murky green lake with fish and algae and fresh country air. I’m no expert on open water swimming. However, I’d like to share 5 tips that my friends and I found helpful in our transition out of the pool and into a lake. 1. Swim with Friends Swimming with friends isn’t necessary, but is a very good idea. Friends offer encouragement and feedback. Of course, it is certainly safer to swim with friends than to swim alone.

2. Have Kayak Support Do you ...

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I ran into someone on Twitter who is about to sign up for her first sprint triathlon. She is a bit apprehensive about the swim portion, as it will not be in a pool. She’s doesn't have experience with open water swimming. I'm not a professional by any means, but if I could, I would tell her this…

The first rule about swimming in open water is that you should always swim with a partner when going into a lake or ocean - it should never be done alone! Practice in the type of water you'll be swimming in for the swim leg of the triathlon. Lake? Ocean? River? ...

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The 29th Annual Donner Lake Swim near Lake Tahoe will be held Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 8:30 AM.  You can find detailed information about the swim here.

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