legangles Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 So Sunday I 'swam' in open water for the first time. I am taking that as the first time since I submerged my whole body and swam about 10 metres. I did then get out as I had the pike nightmare and couldn't continue. Today marks the day I got in and swam, on my own 400m non stop in open water. I swam breast stroke, the next step is to add 100m and go front crawl. I am no Micheal Phelps or Rebecca Addlington but ... baby steps Quote Doing things... usually one thing at a time. Tweets at @Legangles << Follow at your peril Half Elf Ranger Level 0STR. 0 | DEX. 0 | STA. 0 | CON. 0 | WIS. 0 | CHA. 0 Link to comment
Raikas Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Congrats on taking the jump! And on not being eaten by a shark! Quote Wood Elf Assassin -- Level 10 --STR 26 | DEX 13 | STA 19 | CON 7 | WIS 14 | CHA 14 Link to comment
Cutebug Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Congrats!!!! The ocean always kinda freaks me out, but this summer I've been swimming in it at least once a week so I'm getting more and more used to it. I saw a seal about 50ft away one time. No sharks lol I find the Vancouver, BC ocean scarier than the Hawaii ocean because I fear the unknown and the water here is DARK and murky. Can't see a damn thing past 1ft. Certainly can't see my own legs. Makes me really nervous when I start thinking too much. Hawaii was easier cuz you can see aaaallllllll the way to the bottom. Quote Hobbit Ranger, Dragon Slayer, Crazy Cat Lady, Beekeeper Sixth Ranger Challenge Link to comment
legangles Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I saw a seal about 50ft away one time. No sharks lol that would seriously spook me, well down for staying calm. I find the Vancouver, BC ocean scarier than the Hawaii ocean because I fear the unknown and the water here is DARK and murky. Can't see a damn thing past 1ft. Certainly can't see my own legs. Makes me really nervous when I start thinking too much. Hawaii was easier cuz you can see aaaallllllll the way to the bottom. I am swimming in the UK and it seems all our lakes and rivers are like this, at least all the ones I swam in. I would love to go and swim in the ocean in Hawaii it looks crystal clear and so blue-y beautiful. Quote Doing things... usually one thing at a time. Tweets at @Legangles << Follow at your peril Half Elf Ranger Level 0STR. 0 | DEX. 0 | STA. 0 | CON. 0 | WIS. 0 | CHA. 0 Link to comment
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