Originally Posted by
TXRunner78
Got in another open water swim today. Now that I knew what to expect, I went much farther and faster (for me). I actually enjoy the open water swim as opposed to a pool swim. I hate the stopping to turnaround on pool swims.
The spring tri in a few weeks is having a practice swim and run the weekend before the actual event. I am probably going to the practice day so I can get a feel for that body of water. For the practice, do most people wear the tri suit they will be wearing for the event or do they just practice in jammers?
I have no idea what people wear on practice swims, as I've never done a group practice swim. I'm also not the person to ask, as I'm an oddball. I try never to wear a wetsuit, but will wear a tight-fitting muscle T on the swim so I don't have to change into one in transition before the bike. I've only done a handful of competitions, though, so figure out what works best for you. Try not to get caught up in what other people are doing; do your own thing. For example, I wish I had never bought a wetsuit, as I never wear one in a competition, if I can get away with it.