Three things I wish someone had told me before starting Swimming

After 14 months of Swimming I want to share what I wished I'd known at the start.

First: lane etiquette with unwritten rules — it hits earlier and harder than the internet suggests. Budget for it practically and mentally. Second: the swim cap you buy first will probably be wrong — ask your coach before spending money. Third: drafting in open water is the foundation everything else builds on, but it looks boring from the outside. Resist the temptation to rush toward advanced open water sighting before the fundamentals are solid.

open water swimming freedom is the reward for getting through all of that. It's worth it.