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danielle danielle
 
M$1 June 06, 2009 05:02 PM

What is the easiest swimming stroke for swimming in open water?

My friends want me sign up for a Triathlon, but my swimming skills have a lot to be desired. Any suggestions what stroke is best for swimming .5 miles in open water (besides just renting a Skeedoo). Ty
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 June 06, 2009 05:17 PM
Well, it depends on whether you want to win, or just make it through the .5 mile without drowning. Freestyle is your best competitive bet, but if you're afraid you can't handle that, side stroke would be the best way to conserve your energy.
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danielle danielle
 
June 07, 2009 04:37 PM
Thank you. I'm more of a "omg, I don't want to die" than a "I want to win the race" sort of swimmer. Side stroke sounds great!

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June 06, 2009 05:22 PM
The Open Water Swimming Connection recommends the crawl/freestyle stroke. They have a great site which is full of good advice.

http://usopenwaterswimming.org/serendipity/index.php?/categories/1-Swimming-for-
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June 07, 2009 04:35 PM
Like ssmacd said, freestyle would be the fastest stroke, but personally I have a lot more endurance with breast stroke. Side stroke is an option as well, but breast stroke is faster, and I don't find much difference in difficulty between breast and stride.

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