My pool swim tri was like Lifesgreat's, with a "snake swim": up and back then under the rope into the next lane, repeat x5. I've read about one with heats where you get a half lane all to yourself, and a 10minute time limit to finish your swim. I'd find that preferable.
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05-23-2008, 05:53 AM #1
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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05-23-2008, 07:04 AM #2
I heart my bike
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Everyone described it just right.
I prefer OWS because I once had a head on collision with someone who was passing and not looking where they were going. If the lanes are wide, it's just fine. If the lanes are narrow, it can be a little tight.
Give me a lake anytime. I'll most likely swim farther than I'm supposed to, but no head on collisions, or slow people (who fibbed about their swim time) to slow me down.
It just depends on your preferences. Some people LOVE pool swims, some people hate them. You won't know until you give it a try...
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05-23-2008, 08:23 AM #3
White bikes are purty.
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Yeah I think it depends on the size of the tri. Most of ours are smallish.
Originally Posted by Tri Girl
me. I'll most likely swim farther than I'm supposed to, but no head on collisions, or slow people (who fibbed about their swim time) to slow me down.
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