Subject: RE: Wetsuit training in a pool warning TexTriGuy - 2008-03-25 1:34 PM Decided to tri out the wet suit yesterday during our tri club swim practice and almost died. The indoor pool water was a warm temperature and I dehydrated extremely quickly. I had to get out of the the pool, slam some water and g-rade then grab something to eat while relaxing. For those of you who are needing to tri out a wet suit before your OWS either drink lots of water before hand or swim in a cooler pool. Also - fyi it was a full sleeve wet suit. Oh the lessons I have had to learn the hard way.... 1. body glide is essential 2. need to tape up the nips 3. no wet suit training in a warm pool Sorry you had to learn the hard way.... I need body glide around the neck just as a precaution. Never needed nip protection. How warm is "warm"? I practice a couple times in a warm pool and just had to take some breaks to flush out the warm water trapped in the suit and get some cooler water in. Not too bad. ALSO, as stated above. Wash the suit well after a pool swim - just to save the lifespan of your suit. |