A local triathlon club, Tri OKC, puts on informal events known as splash and dashes at Lake Arcadia. It is a great way to get some open water swim time with a group. Another great thing is Tri OKC have people out in kayaks called spotters and they keep an eye on everyone just in case you get tired and need a rest or need some help. I went on July 28th, 2011 to try it out. The course is set up to where you can swim 500 meters and run 2 miles, but you can swim, bike, or run all that you want. I swam 1260 meters (about 29 minutes) and ran 15 minutes. It is easy to swim crooked in open water, so I had to spot the buoys often. For some reason I wasn't kicking much and I had to remind myself constantly of the correct technique. It is easy for the old habits to creep in when you get out of the pool and into open water. Monday, August 08, 2011
Tri OKC Splash and Dash
A local triathlon club, Tri OKC, puts on informal events known as splash and dashes at Lake Arcadia. It is a great way to get some open water swim time with a group. Another great thing is Tri OKC have people out in kayaks called spotters and they keep an eye on everyone just in case you get tired and need a rest or need some help. I went on July 28th, 2011 to try it out. The course is set up to where you can swim 500 meters and run 2 miles, but you can swim, bike, or run all that you want. I swam 1260 meters (about 29 minutes) and ran 15 minutes. It is easy to swim crooked in open water, so I had to spot the buoys often. For some reason I wasn't kicking much and I had to remind myself constantly of the correct technique. It is easy for the old habits to creep in when you get out of the pool and into open water. 
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