Open Water
Saturday morning our GTS took place in Coney Island. I know Krusty says it's Tijuana, but my vote for happiest place on Earth goes to Coney Island. I love it there, and was very happy to have our open water swim clinic there.We met on the boardwalk near the NY Aquarium at 9am. Coaches Scott, Earl and Ken were all present with many words of advice. We paired up (Anna was my buddy), passed around magic markers to write our names on our swim caps, and hauled our stuff down to the beach. The advanced group went with Scott and Ken, and the beginners stayed with Earl to practice open water skills, like treading water. The water was surprisingly warm. We warmed up with a short OAB around Earl, then went in a little deeper to practice treading water and removing/replacing our goggles, in case the need to do so arises during a race. We swam a few more short OABs, and talked more about remembering to stay calm.
After the swim, both groups met back on the beach to do an easy run along the boardwalk. Kari and I ran together - an easy 5M along the boardwalk.
It was a great workout!
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