So, I know the water temps in Lake Ontario can be quite variable, but what's everyone's thoughts about Sunday? Think the swim will happen? Cherry Beach has been around 13C for a week. LOST swim team has been saying ~11C.
The majority of new triathletes see the open water swim as their biggest stumbling block. Here are four steps to help you have a better swim experience in your first (or next) triathlon.
MAPS is Meditation, Acclimatization, Practice, and Strategy, which are key for giving you the confidence and skills to execute the open-water swim in a triathlon well.
Discussions on a sinking swimmer, fear of water, going from 1:30 to 1:15, are fins helpful or hurtful, open water swimming tips and breathing and efficiency.