tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post3368501124675358558..comments2023-09-21T04:28:42.228-04:00Comments on Rock Star Tri: My journey back to the endurance world frequently interrupted by life : Safety?RockStarTrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819672184842226835noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post-26375159964595403312011-07-04T10:31:32.976-04:002011-07-04T10:31:32.976-04:00I've only been able to swim for about 4 years....I've only been able to swim for about 4 years. Although I've occasionally gone open water swimming (in a wetsuit) with just my husband to watch out for me, it's a very rare occurrence in my little world. Also, if he's training himself, I don't put my trust in him... he's too focused on his own swim to notice if I go under for some reason.<br /><br />Now that I can swim and have a buoyant wetsuit, I find I'm more apt to entertain the idea but so far, I've managed to resist the temptation. That's what 2 near-drownings as a child will do for you... I retained a healthy fear of drowning... <br /><br />I admit I'm probably a lot more hesitant than seasoned swimmers but my feeling is that things happen when you least expect them. I'd rather know that someone out there will notice if I disappear... hence, I wear the most ridiculous and colourful swimcap I own each time I'm in the lake.<br /><br />Stay safe out there everyone!Sue Sitkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380891344946878757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post-26206578566449837402011-07-03T17:04:59.079-04:002011-07-03T17:04:59.079-04:00Hello, New follower here! I live on the island as...Hello, New follower here! I live on the island as well but have never swam in Sunken Meadow yet. Maybe I will try that tomorrow as I have my first tri next weekend and I really need more open water work. I have run cardiac hill...and can't stand it each time! Look forward to reading more.Annette@(running)In the Right Directionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372955823255697940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post-52062537545690008272011-07-03T15:17:36.847-04:002011-07-03T15:17:36.847-04:00I swim in 4 different places: 2 pools, a lake, an...I swim in 4 different places: 2 pools, a lake, and a river. Not a single life guard is present at either of these locations. <br /><br />However, I never swim alone in the open water.<br /><br />We are adults, we can make our own decisions. If we were restricted by the actions of the morons of the world the gov't would probably have us all rolling around wrapped in bubble wrap for our own safety.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post-16666820856069238482011-07-03T12:45:22.216-04:002011-07-03T12:45:22.216-04:00Things happen. Water makes this a different elemen...Things happen. Water makes this a different element in that things happen and then you cannot breathe anymore. I wouldn't advise running or swimming alone and honestly as a guard I can not see well down IN open water to guard... rarely things happen even if you are careful on the swim or the bike or the run having people around also training is a plus as far as a safety net.xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346245087447662377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post-51434180177892116852011-07-03T12:14:24.693-04:002011-07-03T12:14:24.693-04:00When I was open water training, I was swimming out...When I was open water training, I was swimming outside the rope with no lifeguard and always at least one buddy. Having said this, I don't think that was very safe because we were each doing our own swim and really only checking on each other at certain checkpoints. The problem with groups is that nobody is really watching out to notice the moment someone has trouble. <br /><br />You're all adults though, and know the risk and with large groups, folks will probably be okay. The park is mostly trying to be sure they don't get sued.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453703578407612912.post-77348636017934922772011-07-03T11:41:06.972-04:002011-07-03T11:41:06.972-04:00Well...I am a bad one to ask about this. I always...Well...I am a bad one to ask about this. I always swim alone in a place where there are no lifeguards. I stay along shore and am smart about it - but if I didn't swim alone, I wouldn't get to swim at all. <br /><br />SO, I think the park has to be cautious because if anyone gets hurt or anything and it is perceived that they allowed it, then they are open for lawsuit.<br /><br />In my situation, it is all on me. But that wetsuit, you can't stay underwater in it.<br /><br />Anyway, I feel that if you are in a group, you are in pretty safe and the park is covering its butt.Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.com