At the beginning of any Triathlon race, many triathletes feel nervous and unsure about how their swimming segment will unfold on any given race day. Just remember, It’s normal to feel a little anxious when entering the water… especially if you're a newbie.
For some people it may be their first time racing in an open body of water. Sometimes it feels little frantic when it gets down to the point where your age group is called into the water or to the starting line. Concentrate on being calm and on your race strategy including sighting out the first buoy as your first milestone to stay focused on.
If you’re focused on strategy and milestones, you’ll have less time to think about being nervous.
Some people may even experience a panic attack but this is where you draw strength and confidence from all your training when waiting for the gun to sound at the starting line.
The key at that moment is to start out both relaxed and focused. Yes, it will be a little frantic at the beginning but just remember to breathe, stick to the stroke you have practiced and protect the space around your head as you jockey for your piece of open water.
For more open water swimming tips, go to: http://openwaterswimming.org/
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