The Community Answers “What’s Going Through Your Head While OWS?”
What goes through your mind while you’re swimming in the open water? We recently asked the open water swimming community this question. Here are their responses!
“Form...I have to call so and so at work later...There's something swimming under me...Focus on breathing, Bianca! And it either goes in a loop or I'm stuck in the "there's something under me" mode.” - Bianca B.
“Trying to not be anxious and breath to help me swim better. And yes, seaweed.” - Susan H.
“What the hell did I get myself into again?!” - Humad A.
“Practicing sighting and avoiding seaweed ” - Kelsey B.
“Just keep swimming!” - Kristi L.
“Counting.” - Michael T.
“I’m very focused on form as it has not yet become automatic.” - Chad M.
“When it does its magic.” - Gary M.
“You know Tony. He is really improving on his swim. It's an amazing small world.” - Chad M.
“Chad McRae Tony is one of the Best! I’ve learned so much from him #teamtony “ - Gary W.
“Chad McRae Gary was my first swim instructor and coach! Without Gary, there would be no Tony swimming for sure.” - Tony D.
“Tony Duenas, I am glad you get to learn from Gary Woodruff.” - Chad M.
“Whatever song was last playing... for better or worse.” - David S.
“Dance... peace… And at times, what the heck am I doing?!” - Sakinah A.
“Relax..Enjoy....Chill.. Repeat.” - Gary W.
“Constantly evaluating my form and trying to swim long, smooth and controlled. Also force myself to sight more frequently so I don’t waste time swimming crooked. Finally, at least during swimming, hoping I don’t run into a snake. I swim in open water in Lake Martin, Alabama.” - @cold_shank
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