6 Tips To Overcome Open Water Fears | Steps To Beat Race Day Swimming Panic

Рет қаралды 76,607

4 жыл бұрын

Fear of open water is not always rational or easy to understand. Learning coping strategies and specific techniques can transform your open water experience so we’re going to be a bringing you some tried and tested tips to help you quash those fears!
Subscribe to GTN: gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN
Check out the GTN Shop: gtn.io/qS
It can make no difference whether you’re a weaker novice swimmer or at the other end of the spectrum, someone who has swam competitively in a pool all your life, the fear of open water is not always rational or easy to understand.
Learning coping strategies and specific techniques can transform your open water experience so we’re going to be a bringing you some tried and tested tips to help you quash those fears.
If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍
Submit your content here:
upload.globaltrinetwork.com/
If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - gtn.io/qR
Watch more on GTN...
📹 9 Open Water Swimming Tips | Swim Skills For Beginners 👉 gtn.io/OpenWater
📹 10 Open Water Swim Essentials | Kit You Need For Open Water Swimming 👉 gtn.io/OpenWaterEssentials
Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound:
Orange Jasper - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Palouse Falls - [ocean jams]
Rain Check - Dylan Sitts
Think Clearly - Craft Case
Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images
The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the best triathlon KZfaq channel, with videos for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned Ironman racers to first-timers - and everyone in between.
With the help of our pro and Olympic medal winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on:
How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge
Beat your PB with record-breaking expertise
Get the best from your bike and gear with pro-know-how
In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport
Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media every week
Join us on KZfaq’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete.
Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Assos of Switzerland clothing: gtn.io/Assos
BMC Switzerland: gtn.io/bmc-bikes
Canyon bikes: gtn.io/canyon-bikes
Cervelo bikes: gtn.io/cervelo
Continental: gtn.io/continental
ENVE wheels: gtn.io/ENVE-wheels
KASK helmets: gtn.io/kask
ON Running: gtn.io/On-Running
Orca: gtn.io/Orca
Park Tool: gtn.io/parktool
Polar: gtn.io/polar
Profile Design: gtn.io/profiledesign
Quarq power meters: gtn.io/quarq
Roka: gtn.io/roka
Team Bath: gtn.io/TeamBath
Vision wheels: gtn.io/vision
Zipp wheels: gtn.io/zipp
Zwift: gtn.io/zwift
KZfaq Channel - gtn.io/KZfaq
Facebook - gtn.io/Facebook
Instagram - gtn.io/Instagram
Twitter - gtn.io/Twitter
Google+ - gtn.io/GooglePlus
Strava Club - gtn.io/stravaclub
GMBN Tech - gmbn.tech/subscribe
GCN Tech - gcntech.co/subscribe
EMBN - embn.me/subscribe

Пікірлер: 236

@gtn 4 жыл бұрын

How have you overcome your open water fears? Leave us a comment!

@somersetfan1 4 жыл бұрын

For me, don't look down, look forward. Love Vobster btw, water so clean they could bottle it.

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

somersetfan1 I’m with you, or just close your eyes?!

@PoetWithPace 4 жыл бұрын

Global Triathlon Network would love to go swimming with you guys and you could maybe tow me along?

@keule719 4 жыл бұрын

I love open water swim sessions. I feel one with nature

@adventure_hannah3841 4 жыл бұрын

How I got over my fear: waited until 3 days before my first triathlon to do an open water swim. Read the triathlon lake was very murky. Wanted to practice, so went to the lake to practice. Remembered I knew how to swim, convinced a friend who is a Lifeguard to kayak alongside me with a lifejacket at the ready incase I forgot how to swim. Jumped in and started swimming, realized I couldn't see my hands, realized there were no lane markers, and the other shore was half a mile away, realized it was very cold, felt very small, felt very scared, screamed a few swear words, kept swimming. Swam 1.5 miles.

@petef15 4 жыл бұрын

I always used to love swimming in the sea when i was young. I would swim out to where the small boats were anchored and chase fish etc. Then I made the mistake of swimming out quite far with goggles on and looked down. Was like 15 body lengths to the deep dark bottom and darkness stretched into the distance. It made me completely aware how small i was. Never liked open water since.

@foolanhi8183 4 жыл бұрын

petef15 I had exactly the same experience!

@HANNYAFACE 4 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience but scarier I was little then I went into a sea I ve never been and it was instant depth you could walk for a descent 2 seconds and then it was pitch black covering the bottom which you couldn't even see (sorry for bad English)

@83maller 3 жыл бұрын

@@HANNYAFACE don't ever apologise for your English it was great ,I bet we couldn't type in your native tongue Quality m8 👍

@ElvisLivesUpstairs 3 жыл бұрын

I used to do the same all the time in black waters. But actually it was being in shallower waters when I went to the floor and looked out not down and saw the vast distance ahead of me that freaked me out. I still have the image vividly in my mind of how dark it was in the distance.

@virtuim9466 3 жыл бұрын

I kinda forgot this is all super freaky

@carlataylor511 4 жыл бұрын

It’s the “big unknown” I think I’m the most scared of 😖

@Sidhu22saab 4 жыл бұрын

Cant emphasize on that more... it the big unknown.... it is the only thing stopping me from the ironman.. 😥

@skii8809 3 жыл бұрын

It’s fear of the unknown because there may be a predator in the water and u won’t know it, scared you don’t know what’s around you, therefore, you’re scared of not being alone in the water with scary fish

@clarajohnson1030 3 жыл бұрын

same

@perfectionframing7067 2 жыл бұрын

Anything in the lake will be more afraid of you.

@carlataylor511 2 жыл бұрын

@@perfectionframing7067 true..

@Gregornmy 3 жыл бұрын

i'm not afraid of being out in open deep water, i'm just scared of what's below me...

@poseidonrox95 2 жыл бұрын

For me, it's the lack of what's below me. So much distance to reach the bottom, and yeah I know humans are pretty buoyant, but the concept of being so "high up" just gives me the heebie jeebies

@layla_reptile_wonders Жыл бұрын

Same

@Jvvlex Жыл бұрын

Yes, That part!! 😢

@Imstuckinthevoidlol 11 ай бұрын

Well, for me I am terrified of how big the ocean is. For example whenever I see a whale or something big, I realise how big the ocean is. And I am also terrified how big it is and what’s below me.

@jdocean1 6 ай бұрын

I’m the same. I have no fear of swimming in lakes but ocean it’s a different story. I’m always picturing that white shark coming up from below. It’s a terrible thought.

@epigenetics9798 4 жыл бұрын

I guess I am the only one having a problem with vegetation creeping up on me

@kelseycampanella2933 4 жыл бұрын

EPIGENETICS I have a problem with that too. So creepy...

@audassity1 4 жыл бұрын

Same for me

@gatorscoops3861 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@theguythatlikeslegos7708 3 жыл бұрын

@phoenixalexander8310 3 жыл бұрын

Jeez same

@imastatistic8347 4 жыл бұрын

Its a perfectly rational fear! We have no idea whats in the deepest parts of the ocean and Im cool never finding out.

@johncortez3716 3 жыл бұрын

Facing dangers strengthens the soul.

@davidmaier3006 2 жыл бұрын

@@johncortez3716 Or it kills you.

@poseidonrox95 2 жыл бұрын

@@johncortez3716 there are other ways to strengthen the soul than triggering an irrational fear 👀

@prime1916 4 жыл бұрын

The first few seconds of this video just has you two telling me that my fear makes no sense and it’s basically stupid to fear open water. NO ITS NOT IRRATIONAL BICH I can’t see the ground below me I can’t see the sky above me I don’t know if there’s some big ass shark or whale that’s boutta come out of nowhere

@kelseycampanella2933 4 жыл бұрын

Prime 191 lol 😂 facts!

@GunnyWombat 4 жыл бұрын

I would challenge your opening statements saying that the fear of open water swimming isn't rational. Its very rational given that in most cases, if you are more than 200 metres away from another person whilst out in the water you are potentially in a fatal situation if something goes wrong.

@elcidcampeador497 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@missmoe427 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I was like wait, somethings wrong with me?!

@abdulkarimelnaas7595 Жыл бұрын

"potentially" and "if something goes wrong" apply better to driving a car than to a positively buoyant animal in water. It's the lack of consistency that makes it irrational. You take much greater risks without even noticing them every day.

@trbeyond 4 жыл бұрын

I sort of like the anxious feeling of open water swimming. Helps remind me how small I am and get me right sized; realize my life problems and issues really aren’t that significant...

@foolanhi8183 4 жыл бұрын

trbeyond weird bloke

@shahree100 3 жыл бұрын

That is true. Break from other stresses in life.

@eugeniopagano9674 4 жыл бұрын

I overcome temporarily my fear following a friend ahead of me. Alone fear returns strong

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Eugenio Pagano that helped me in the past too 👍🏼

@rogermartinez6043 Жыл бұрын

I just completed my first triathlon. The swim was in a calm, small, shallow lake with staggered start. Couldn't have been any easier, right? Well, I pretty much panicked and had to breaststroke much of it. Miserable experience. I will vow to overcome my fears and practice ows before my next try. Good to know I'm not alone though. Thanks for the videos!

@zethmagdaong110 3 жыл бұрын

whenever i look at the big stones in our sea i feel like there are megalodons underneath me

@thanktheuniverse9438 4 жыл бұрын

I trained for an open water swim this year with the purpose of overcoming this fear. The first time I got in I had a panic attack and couldn't get over it, this was with an experienced swimmer too. Next few times including the race were completely fine. Then I decided to try it solo in a different lake and had another panic attack. So I made myself swim solo again a few days later in fairly choppy waters. It was tough going and required a pep talk half way across but I managed it. Its a strange old thing 'fear'. And it will probably take serious consistency to fully overcome it. The strange thing is the longer you swim the more relaxed you become. It's always better to go out with people and make sure you have a float. And most of all be patient with yourself.

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Thank The Universe well done for persevering!

@JCNegri 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Be patient and it will click. It took me a while to lost the fear and the mind game. It’s a process. Thanks for your input.

@adrih8694 3 жыл бұрын

I live next to one of the deepest lakes in America, and I love going swimming, but when I realize I've lost track of the bottom I *panic*

@NinjaElephant 4 жыл бұрын

„That fear is not rational...“... ehhhm yes ist is: sharks, jellyfish, currents, a cramp killed a tourist in my neighbor lake a week ago although his girlfriend was with him, the crocodile hunter got killed by a manta ray, there are snakes, and don’t forget motorboats of mindless teenagers, waves and shallows are a bad combination.

@tm6722 4 жыл бұрын

The cycling NinjaElephant same but also rips

@lau6438 4 жыл бұрын

jellyfish?!?

@NinjaElephant 4 жыл бұрын

Izzy jellyfish! A friend had to quit Ironman Romania early due to an attack in 2018.

@lau6438 4 жыл бұрын

@@NinjaElephant oh the ones who sting.

@lukasksjn9113 3 жыл бұрын

Currents are the only thing to be afraid of where i livr

@alexp8931 4 жыл бұрын

Im scared of seeing things moving in clearer water. Any tips

@laskunkz9711 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Poulston same mate ! Mostly when the water is very clear and flat

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t look down or swim on someone’s feet and focus on that.

@noahboygl5 3 жыл бұрын

@Alex p It’s anxiety and i feel u. Don’t overthink, and remember it’s your brain that makes you scared of the ocean and you gotta change that, by deep breathing and relaxing. tell yourself that your not afraid! Hope this help.

@mariosoldierofgodyamasaki9362 3 жыл бұрын

Alex p just swim with one thing could move

@dharmendrarathod7088 3 жыл бұрын

I am scared of deep water as I cant see whats below me. Always feel like something is about to bite and pull me down. Many of us dont think this way and enjoy deep water very much. Is there a good way to come over this kind of fear? Thanks, Dharmendra Rathod

@tinglesrosyrupeeland Жыл бұрын

My fear is the same, I'm terrified of what may make its home in the water, unseen by me and potentially a predator

@PivotFirearms 4 жыл бұрын

Spend $500 on a triathlon registration, $300 on a bike fit, $200 on a wet suit, $150 on some On running shoes, and then maybe buty a TT bike..... No option to have fear!!!🤣

@PoetWithPace 4 жыл бұрын

P W ahhhh 👍🏼

@JCNegri 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@keedee4761 2 жыл бұрын

I live by the beach and i swim almost everday. I take my diving mask with me all the time. But the thing is,I only swim in shallow water. The fear of seeing marine animals like sea crates or sea snakes holds me back from going deeper esp when i am alone. Im now here in youtube helping myself find videos about overcoming this fear. I will be patient. I hope you do too.🌍🌊

@Olikeane 3 жыл бұрын

I fear not touching the ground and I immediately get stressed

@hmcb26cj24 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@susandunne1664 3 жыл бұрын

Yes me too, I would love to overcome that fear.

@seanodonnell429 Жыл бұрын

I actually had a few bad experiences where I tired out in open water and almost drowned. One of them I accidentally aspirated some water and started choking and coughing while simultaneously being winded and exhausted. That was a terrible feeling. It was hard not to panic.

@markankone9362 4 жыл бұрын

I always be "scared" when i know there are large fish in the water.. I have the experiance that i touch a fish while swimming in dark not clear water

@alexp8931 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

It’s important to trick your mind into thinking of something else!

@markankone9362 4 жыл бұрын

@@heatherfell_oly if i swim on a spot where i know the way I feel oke. But when i don't know the way i have the creeps of every little plant and on that moment i am happy when i swim in deeper water. I try to think on other thinks but it is really hard 🤣

@GEcontent 3 жыл бұрын

Me: about to go on a big surfing holiday in Australia Also me: scared of open water

@Seasee 3 жыл бұрын

I am actually by the sea w a board .,and feel the same

@randomcrazychild1618 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! tysm fr this video I always hate swiming in open water as in lake water, so this was very helpful! and also if anyone needs help on thier flip turns check out thier other video which is extremely helpful!!

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

RamdomCrazyChild _ thanks 🙏

@annadicapua9548 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for these nice tips. I will try it during next spring. I am afraid of swimming in open water when I need to go too far from the side, more than 50 meters, whereas I can swim easily 1500 meters in a pool. In the sea, if I am swimming in clear water like in Greece, I feed confident, whereas it´s true there are some rosa jellyfishes but they are still beautiful. Actually, I love seeing the sea beauty and the animals all around me. But I live in Europe. I decided to swim in open water for my first triathlon S in a lake. Step by step! And during a triathlon they are so many people all around you and the safety people so no way you can have issues there. It is also a wonderful idea th stay focused on the strocke numbers. I would loveto beat this fear as I tried surfing a couple of times and it was stunning! Learning by doing!

@phoenixalexander8310 3 жыл бұрын

I am literally shaking in my boots even thinking about being in open water. I could be in the deeper parts of the lakes when I was younger (5 or 6) but back then I didn’t even know what milfoil was much less all the stuff that could be hiding in it (probably just a couple fish and maybe a crayfish or two) and I totally get the whole the fear is irrational in deep waters thing and I live in the pacific NW of Washington so the biggest thing I’m gonna come across is a big sockeye salmon and the only thing that could hurt me is a turtle, it’s just something about it that creeps me out not being able to see the bottom of that 600 ft deep lake much less seeing what’s gonna attack me (searched it up all there is are a couple of trout with the occasional salmon). Anyway I’m just rambling, the point is I have nothing to fear about lakes but I’m still terrified.

@CarlBaravelli 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video. thanks for the advise

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Carl Baravelli 👍🏼

@The8FigureLion 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing that I have a problem with is when it’s dirty lake water and I can’t see a thing under me.

@aniz40 2 жыл бұрын

I'am very curious of what kind of fears people experience thinking of swimming in open water....? Mine is more an irrational one too....To be dragged down by something at my feet, or suddenly stumbling at a dead body what imerges to the surface, not knowing what is under the water and fear for jellyfish or other water creatures.... I swim 3 times a week in water wich is pitch dark. My fears certainly are less in water where i can look at the bottom...or when the water is more clear. Beside that , I do loooove to swimm underwater with my whole body and face....i am most scared about the feet part when I am vertical.... And I feel already more relaxed to read a lot of people have the same fears about what is down below and the not knowing...very existential ones I imagen :) Thanks for sharing.

@aamirnagaria2189 4 жыл бұрын

Much needed!

@genfpqwasd 3 жыл бұрын

3:58 this tip would helpful if my homies wouldnt be jerks all the time playing with me in the water while im almost drowning

@missmoe427 2 жыл бұрын

Also I think it’s a perfectly rational fear when our open water doesn’t look like yours! Yours is clear!

@MaeDae3 Жыл бұрын

I used to be an incredibly confident swimmer, did comps as a kid and stuff. I swam in the sea regularly and had no problems unless the current was so strong that I was stuck still using full strength and had to get a life guard to bring me and my friends back. That's not what entirely scared me though. I started getting a worse fear after being stung two times, almost stepping on a stone fish once and a huge stingray another time. A poisonous shell I almost picked up and fish with painful spikes-- basically anything that hurt me or almost killed me is why I am now absolutely terrified to swim in the ocean or lakes again. What if one day a box jellyfish is around and I die, yknow? Maybe there are safer waters than the ones in Australia, but if I can't clearly see through the water or if I'm alone I won't be comfortable at all. Needless to say, I should consider using your techniques regardless. I just always remember that if I die or get injured in the water- it's because it's the sea creatures home, not mine.

@andulasis6283 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna do my first Triathlon next year but i just freak out in lakes and rivers (mostly because of Kelp). I fear that this will tire me out the most.

@marktasico 2 жыл бұрын

Anything that touches me in water other than water scares the shit outta me 🤣

@clarajohnson1030 3 жыл бұрын

it’s weird for me because when i open water swim i do it in a lake that i have spent all of my summers swimming in since i was born, but then once i go in it to actually swim i’m scared out of my mind

@celinerose4191 3 жыл бұрын

MISSED A HUGEEEEEEE STEP GETTING IN THE WATER! That’s the problem for me and everything about the ocean . I’m never going to over come XD

@dubs2171 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. How much does the tow buoy cause drag? Get in the way?

@TonyIgnatova Жыл бұрын

It drags If some vegetation gets wrapped around it. Otherwiseit doesn't get in the way at all. I touch or with my hands from time to time while doing a stroke but it actually calms me down cause know it's still there

@parttroll1 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a register of lakes or water courses that are suitable for open water swimming? Also is it advisable to always have a full wet suit as the water temp can be quite cold esp in the UK? I've swam in the sea whilst holidaying in Florida on Coca Beach and having a go at body boarding that was brilliant fun esp when you catch the wave just right.

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Craig Orrell the type of wetsuit really depends on the conditions.

@skii8809 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I got this ptsd from finding Nemo that there’s absolutely nothing I can see and like 10 meters away from there’s a big ass shark(Bruce) and I see it all uncover while it’s charging at me with its mouth open and can’t also see anything in its mouth. The human species has always been scared of predators, that’s why we’re scared of water and the dark, scared of not being alone and we are aware of the predator hiding among us

@jgameruk 19 күн бұрын

I'm now in Muscat and trying to do my first steps (or rather strokes) in the sea and I regret now reading all those comments here 🤣 I counted for some positivity not horror stories 🤣 first time, I went swimming, I used a person close to the beach as a reference point. I learned soon enough I mistook a ship far far away for that person's head. I didn't go very far but little bit of fear kicked in. I changed direction and then laid on my back for a few seconds and then swam towards better "reference point". Tomorrow, next session and I will focus on some "feeling comfortable" drills rather than actual swimming. I think it's more important than collecting swimming miles right now 😁

@ciarankavanagh9518 4 жыл бұрын

Where was this video filmed. The water is lovely

@neilshannon9930 4 жыл бұрын

I've never been there ciaran, but if it's the same place they where swimming for the "first open water swim" video it's called Vobster quay. I can't believe how clear that water is either. Take care mate...

@gtn 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, it is at Vobster Quay 🙂

@ciarankavanagh9518 4 жыл бұрын

@@neilshannon9930 thanks a million mate hope your having a good day

@PoetWithPace 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the top tips as always! My first try was a few weeks ago and nearly gave up as I just couldn’t breathe properly or do more than a few strokes. Feeling much better now after a second swim. How do you stop the boredom of swimming for more than half hour?

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Run Guru Run well done on finishing your first try! I find swimming with friends and having structure is the best solution for boredom.

@PoetWithPace 4 жыл бұрын

@@heatherfell_oly thanks Heather! Need to find people i can swim with at a common pace

@carlataylor511 4 жыл бұрын

I feel so dum reading these comments everybody is talking about sharks in there water (etc) and I’m over here in England with literally nothing but fish in our waters 💀💀

@miamikemp 2 жыл бұрын

Id say im a good swimmer but I have learned very quickly that im terrified of everything thats not a shallow swimming pool. My boyfriend surfs and windsails and i want to be involved as it looks so much fun but i cant bring myself to do it. Sick of sitting on the beach while he has all the fun (even though im happy on the safety of land 🙃)

@steffenhammerby4181 2 жыл бұрын

I am just missing the shark profile from Jaws :-)

@jkydiego Жыл бұрын

I can swim well in water for any depth I am able to swim in sea too, but when i look down, i just cannot help it, it is like fear of dark…. Still…i always go to beach and swim in some deep water. But i just cannot relax and look around… I want to overcome this too, still looking for methods to overcome this.

@unicorn2005 2 жыл бұрын

Reading the comments here, for the first time in my life I don't feel alone with my fear of swimming in open water. I don't even try since I was around 12 and saw a shark fin not so far from where I was.

@zbigniewmazur819 8 ай бұрын

Do you have any tips for swiming at night in murky sea or lakes ?

@jonathancorpuz 4 жыл бұрын

im still scared being stung by jellyfish,, how to avoid?

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Corpuz hmm that’s a tough one!

@PoetWithPace 4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Corpuz I have same fear in sea, but currently just try lake swimming

@annasong355 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been stung by a jellyfish, it’s really not that bad

@zaydragaei9808 3 жыл бұрын

My problem is that I've been stung by jellyfish a couple of times and they only hurt for the first hour or so Even tho Ik that I'm still afraid even if ik that It will pass

@ignacio3114 3 жыл бұрын

Swimsuit

@carlataylor511 4 жыл бұрын

I’m scared watching this 💀

@nedwards19 4 жыл бұрын

😄 same. They look so vulnerable swimming at the surface with the camera filming from below. Giving me the heebie jeebies.

@2trappy469 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not worried about the stuff these guys talk about in the vid. I don’t really have the fear of drowning or not being able to see the bottom cause I’m a pretty strong swimmer. This sounds stupid but I’m terrified of fish. I am a pool swimmer and came to open water swimming as a way to keep swimming over quarantine and I actually think I’ll keep doing open water swimming after COVID-19 and take it up. Currently i swim with my eyes closed and only open my eyes when breathing to the side and sighting. I’m also really uncomfortable when swimming through weeds and vegetation because as I don’t open my eyes I don’t expect it. I plan to compete at nationals and really take open water seriously. (I’m not a triathlete just regular open water swimming competitions on their own.) Will this affect my swimming??? Im 13 and can swim 1500 metres in 17 mins and 42 seconds and 2000m in 23 mins and 38 seconds and I think that’s pretty decent for my age. I don’t know how to get over this fear and I’m scared it’s gonna screw up my open water AND pool swimming career. I start swimming again in a regular pool tomorrow and I’m anxious that I’ll find it weird opening my eyes or my technique has changed to suit open water swimming and I won’t be as fast as I used to. Any tips??

@2trappy469 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry this comment was really long I just waffled 🤦‍♀️

@charlottevslife 4 жыл бұрын

I used to be fine with swimming outside until i got stung on the throat during a sea swim. Now I have to swim next to someone when im outside or I panic

@cinnamon2175 2 жыл бұрын

Let me tell you once as a child I went to the beach and into the water with a floaty of course Then seaweed got caught on my leg and I started to drown. Luckily my mum saved me but I’ve been scared of swimming ever since I’ll be sure to use these :D

@rytramprophet843 4 жыл бұрын

ive always tried to float. but my legs always sing which in turn pulls my body vertical and then i begin to sink. the only way i can float is if i paddle my legs slightly and my hands. but i could never relax and float

@emdlll-us2ew 8 ай бұрын

I have a dream of being a navy seal and I do good with everything like push ups pull-ups sit ups and running and I’m great at swimming but the fear I have of open water is the only thing i am worried about trying for the seals I already know no matter what I am going to do it but I would rather do it and not be scared than do it and be absolutely terrified the entire time and can’t show it

@hibahalam4856 2 жыл бұрын

i was haveing scare but now no am just 11years old but becuase of their support i swim in oceans i am not scared now.

@bubba6431 3 жыл бұрын

I think what spark this was sea related horror movies and the horrible nightmares they gave me. I once a a dream where I fell off a pier into a huge body of water and remember turning around and seeing this huge sea monster that looked like the Loch Ness monster + a snake. On top of that watching videos of 30 foot anacondas in the muddy waters of Africa.

@-Weather- 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i have thallasophobia

@lexington476 4 жыл бұрын

Then the fish 🐠, who don’t have teeth, decide to come after you 😀. There is a fresh water inland lake I sometimes swim where the bass come after swimmers 😃. They cannot hurt you, but they poke at your feet and wetsuit.

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

lexington476 😮

@PoetWithPace 4 жыл бұрын

lexington476 noooooo 🙀

@Bogdan_Olszewski 4 жыл бұрын

I would be completely startled if something like this happened to me :o

@lexington476 4 жыл бұрын

@@Bogdan_Olszewski scared the poop out me the first time 😀😎😊.

@llewodcm20 2 жыл бұрын

Free pedicure!

@fullerjohn1119 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the other people swimming around me at the start of a tri that freaks me out. Swimming alone in open water is just fine for me.

@-Weather- 3 жыл бұрын

But what about jellyfish. My local type are usualy xS or S class lions mane jellyfish

@bastiandooley3941 3 жыл бұрын

Not rational, haha. Maybe in the UK but in Aus when they say everything want to kill you, it's not a joke. Anyway keep it up guys, it's a great channel.

@SB-gt7nt 2 жыл бұрын

I live in VERY rural Kentucky and I’ve watched too many Forensic Files to NOT be afraid of bumping into “something” 😭😭😭

@mr.esinteressiertmichnicht6671 7 ай бұрын

I know this sounds silly but my biggest fear connected to these deep waters - come from a scene of Nemo. The one where they were swimming through sea mines attached to seemingly infinite long chains going down into the unknown. If I see a Buoy or something else connected to a chain --- if I see that chain - I panic hardcore

@FlorenceNightie 2 жыл бұрын

by learning to scuba dive

@aliciajodi 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t even know what I’m scared of. I’ve been scared since I was little but I’ve successfully gone in... sort of twice 😄 edit: Actually three but the last time I went in I went into the bioluminescence bay and we had life jackets and held onto a rope... and I thought the life jacket was choking me. I flipped out and the next time I got into water, it was literally a jacuzzi and there was pressure on my chest and I was not feeling it anymore.

@clarefitzpatrick3726 2 жыл бұрын

I'm genuinely afraid of sharks cuz we have pretty common attacks where I am on the Atlantic ocean...

@chr155yakajunkoenoshima4 2 жыл бұрын

What if your afraid of water in general

@cysanaa9988 3 жыл бұрын

So shark week didn’t help with this but I still bought my paddle board.... I’ll update where I am with is in 3 months

@funnyvines4752 3 жыл бұрын

so where are you? lol

@kevinklein4748 2 жыл бұрын

I don't agree with such fears being irrational... at least not when it comes to swimming in the sea. Even in the least suspected areas we've had sharks, orcas and whales get lost. It doesn't even have to be a huge animal like that... you could encounter jelly fish, get tangled up in seaweed, or simply get caught in a stream or get smashed against the rocks... the tide, wind and waves can change very quickly. Also make sure to stay out of the water when there's sea fog, or storm clouds.

@alexdib2472 2 жыл бұрын

I love swimming but one time while i was in deep waters i decided to dive without goggles. So I do that and then open my eyes and there was a big rusty anchor like 15 centimetres in front of me. I was so scared that i reached the beach in 5 seconds.

@pifnbnd 2 жыл бұрын

“Keep your head above water” - can’t see below me, am scared now

@miljanstojiljkovic1782 4 жыл бұрын

I just can't seem to relax even in a pool. I can barely swim 50 meters and then I get tired cause I use too much effort. Also when I stop swimming I just can't float. Any tips?

@ArabellaWright 4 жыл бұрын

This is literally every adult who has tried to take up swimming later in life at first - I'm pretty sure it's normal, at least the first time in the pool. Heather and co would probably have better advice but I'd say stick a pull buoy between your legs and maybe put a snorkel on then swim slowly focusing on one arm after the other. When I started I followed a programme called 0-1650 and it was really good at gaining endurance.

@PivotFirearms 4 жыл бұрын

Miljan Stojiljkovic If you can afford it, get a trainer. A professional who will tell you what to do right to help you swim.

@stephanrose2565 4 жыл бұрын

I just started swimming in January so I have been where you are. 50 meters and I was gasping for air. There is so much to focus on when you first start. Eventually I made myself continue after a 50, to a 100, then a 200 and so on. After the first 50-100 I tend to relax and settle in to a good pace. I suggest just keep trying and progressing slowly. It got easier for me once I got the breathing down. I have done two sprint tri's this year though and I have freaked out in the middle of both of those, and I find it very hard to calm myself down when I'm in the middle of a lake. But I expect this will fade as I continue to do more open water swims and become more comfortable in the lake/ body of water.

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Miljan Stojiljkovic it’s really tough starting out with swimming and if you can get a few one on one lessons it will make a big difference. Check out our beginner swimming videos to learn how to relax, blowing out bubbles and letting yourself sink is a good start, then push back up to the surface and get your breath. There are so many tips but can’t fit them all on here. Good luck!

@mustaphab.1190 4 жыл бұрын

@2:23 very elegant Heather

@heatherfell_oly 4 жыл бұрын

Mustafa Bircan ha thanks 😊

@zigawiga10yearsago85 3 жыл бұрын

im scared of swimming on lake because i kept thinking this : imagine getting pullwd down into the river by an anaconda snake and then drown without anyone notice and the anaconda snake devours you after it pulled you down when your swimming on the lake

@carlataylor511 4 жыл бұрын

My fear of open planed water is that bad I can’t even have a blue green or brown bath bomb or any type of dark stuff that will dye my bath water

@CB_67 5 ай бұрын

Im not necessarily scared of swimming in open water or going to the beach, im scared of the creatures in the waters.

@shad1791 Жыл бұрын

I just get scared of being dragged down and dieing it makes me think of what my family would feel

@maxconnervr Жыл бұрын

The water at my beach is clear enough so that you can see stuff in it but not clear enough to identify it

@blurry.bobacloud2195 3 жыл бұрын

i love swimming but i coud get scared because there will be like sharks or mybe drown

@KermitTheFrog-ez7ex 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldnt have watched all those episodes of Rivermonsters

@carlataylor511 4 жыл бұрын

I’m watching This because I wanna be able to go on a JetSki with out having an anxiety or a panickattack

@Cat-sh9zt 3 жыл бұрын

Go with friends

@carlataylor511 3 жыл бұрын

АCat I would still have one 🙁

@Cat-sh9zt 3 жыл бұрын

@@carlataylor511 why do you have them

@veryuniquehandle567 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not scared of the sea but I’m scared of the animals on the beaches like sand fleas and jellyfish

@Bishlasagna420 3 жыл бұрын

I am afraid of crabs and the dark water down my feet 😥😥

@JustinW25 Жыл бұрын

I like pools

@Carrrthun 3 жыл бұрын

I live on a lake and I can’t do anything because I’m scared of the “monsters” in there

@aconitum_7889 3 жыл бұрын

I hate not feeling the ground

@francaj.5633 4 жыл бұрын

You expect me to turn my back to deep waters? Not knowing what is below??

@health2770 2 жыл бұрын

"The fear of open water is irrational." Proceeds to wear a wetsuit, swimming cap and goggles! 1. The claim about floating is not true. Skinny people sink. This is especially true in big waves. 2. Open water has biting fish, stinging jellyfish, sharp stones, crabs, etc. Some places even have sharks. 3. Open water is usually cold. 15 celcius is very different from 22 celcius. Water leads heat much better than air, so temperature differences are more significant. 8 celcius in the water is horrible compared to 8 celcius on land. (I'm assuming no wetsuit or clothing.) 4. There is no lifeguard. 5. There can be currents. 6. Large waves can be difficult to swim in, and difficult to land in, on rocky shorelines.

@xyperkherttiongco9010 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing i fear is the distance i wanna swim

@dianos6088 2 жыл бұрын

Im here cause of Subnautica.

@Mariana-st2kr 3 жыл бұрын

I feel no fear if I swim with other people. Never alone

@SaltedCookie13738 2 жыл бұрын

this video: "tips to overcome open water fears''. Also the first shot: *big open water*

@user-oq7uu1jr4r 8 ай бұрын

Well, you show a lake....did you consider open water full of cargo vessels of up to 400,000 tons and with no brakes? The other thing I noticed is that you move your legs and foots in circles for floating, while is better the bicycle move to push down (according to what the experts say)

@LordofBeer0 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to play subnautica..

@tenzinlodoe3167 Жыл бұрын

those who are afraid of the toilet hole or those who close their eyes before rinsing off shampoo- RIP

@CSchaef02 4 жыл бұрын

“Triathletes/Open water swimmers are friends. Not food.”

@cars00n 4 жыл бұрын

Just imagine the woman laying on her back in the water and a alligator or crocodile bites her stomach and she dies. Or I am fucking stupid and alligators or crocodiles live where ever she is at.

@crusader_8332 3 жыл бұрын

I know that colossal creatures probably don’t exist but the fact that their might be is horrifying I’d hate to be dragged down into the abyss by a giant squid that’s what has always scared me but it’s also interesting to me for some reason