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Anyone swim in outdoor heated pools during the winter?
Posted on 11/30/20 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 11/30/20 at 6:24 pm
My local pool is heated but I’m questioning how miserable this might be
ETA: My pool has a stupid rule that it closes under 45 degrees
. I guess there heater isn't able to keep up 
ETA: My pool has a stupid rule that it closes under 45 degrees
. I guess there heater isn't able to keep up This post was edited on 12/3/20 at 8:49 am
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Posted on 11/30/20 at 10:17 pm to thadcastle
I do. It’s actually not too bad unless it’s really windy. I just started swimming again a few months ago and invested in some bone conduction headphones and they have been a game changer.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 7:49 am to Sandtrap
Yes, as stated above, windy conditions like yesterday kept me home.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 7:49 am to thadcastle
Did it regularly in 2014... but that was in Kuwait and it was just too easy. I actually miss those times 
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:52 pm to Popths
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Yes, as stated above, windy conditions like yesterday kept me home.
Does the wind make the actual swimming rough or is it just when you hop out of the pool?
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:12 pm to SouthernInsanity
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Did it regularly in 2014... but that was in Kuwait and it was just too easy. I actually miss those times
That thing felt like a hot tub in the summer.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 3:34 pm to thadcastle
I did until about 3 years ago when SMU built a natatorium and retired the outdoor pool. If you are swimming a good workout then your body heat keeps you warm for a few minutes when you get out. I did a swim when the outdoor temp was in the teens and that was cold when I got out. My coach is from Wisconsin and says he spent his youth swimming outdoors in sub zero cold. Get a swim parka you can through on immediately and it's not bad.
This post was edited on 12/1/20 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 12/1/20 at 9:10 pm to BallsEleven
Yep and I loved it!! Then again, I enjoyed all my deployments 
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:35 pm to thadcastle
Little bit of both. Getting out when it’s cold and windy sucks. Swimming when it’s the same can suck to. I take the really windy days off in winter.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 7:56 am to Sandtrap
Just when you get out and then once you dry off excess water isn’t too bad. I swam yesterday and it was almost too warm. No hesitation.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:33 am to SouthernInsanity
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I enjoyed all my deployments
Same. Its amazing how much better things get when you get away from too much oversight and everyone around you is there because they are actually good at what they do.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 11:32 am to BallsEleven
Work and fitness..... that's all that was needed IMO.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 8:45 am to thadcastle
Used to do it twice week. I've been in the pool sub-40F. At least at the pool we swam at, it was no issue. You can just never stand up in the shallow end. You are staying as low in the water as you can 
. Staying in the car and sweat pants/shirt until right before jumping in and drying off and layering up as fast as possible. There were actually times that the heated water is too hot for an intense workout, but the air is too cold.
. Staying in the car and sweat pants/shirt until right before jumping in and drying off and layering up as fast as possible. There were actually times that the heated water is too hot for an intense workout, but the air is too cold. 
Posted on 12/3/20 at 9:55 am to thadcastle
Yes. did a swim Monday at 45degrees. That's why they make swim parkas.
Posted on 12/13/20 at 6:09 am to Cdawg
Anyone here open water swim? I have found out quickly that 60° water can be quite refreshing lol (cold) but very pleasant in a good swimming/tri wetsuit.
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