There is a certain amount of misinformation and myths reported in the media and widely believed by parents, coaches and athletes in the open water swimming world. Occasionally, it is difficult for the newcomer to distill fact from fiction, reality from rumor, especially if they do not ask the reasons why. Some of the previously held sacrosanct beliefs
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. There is a certain amount of misinformation reported in the media about open water swimming. The World Open Water Swimming Association looked at the data in an attempt to distill fact from fiction, reality from rumor. One belief that is commonly reported in the press and held sacrosanct among swimmers is
There is a certain amount of misinformation reported in the media about open water swimming. Open Water Source looks at the data in an attempt to distill fact from fiction, reality from rumor. One issue that is commonly reported in the press is that "Most body heat escapes through your head." This oft-used quote is an indication how important it is to
Myths In The Open Water: Sharks vs. Dolphins Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. There is a certain amount of misinformation reported in the media about open water swimming. Open Water Source looked at the data in an attempt to distill fact from fiction, reality from rumor. One issue that is commonly reported in the press is that "Dolphins
There is a certain amount of misinformation reported in the media about open water swimming. The World Open Water Swimming Association looked at the data in an attempt to distill fact from fiction, reality from rumor. One issue that is commonly reported in the press is that "More people have been in outer space than have swum across the English
