Comments on: Safety Noodle http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/safety-noodle/ My Journey from Couch Potato to Triathlete Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:31:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Jamie http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/safety-noodle/comment-page-1/#comment-40695 Jamie Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:17:32 +0000 http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/?p=1880#comment-40695 I did a similar thing when I was a lifeguard in high school. I would do laps around the swimming area between shifts and would swim with a tube (essentially just a big red noodle) dragging behind me for visibility. If it ever bothers your stroke or gets caught up in your feet, try extending the string and have the loop just go over one shoulder, like a pageant sash. That way it hangs just a little to the side of you, and doesn't get tangled in your feet. I did a similar thing when I was a lifeguard in high school. I would do laps around the swimming area between shifts and would swim with a tube (essentially just a big red noodle) dragging behind me for visibility.

If it ever bothers your stroke or gets caught up in your feet, try extending the string and have the loop just go over one shoulder, like a pageant sash.

That way it hangs just a little to the side of you, and doesn’t get tangled in your feet.

]]> By: Natalia http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/safety-noodle/comment-page-1/#comment-40691 Natalia Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:50:50 +0000 http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/?p=1880#comment-40691 Hi Carol, I am a newbie to triathlons, and find open water swimming really challenging. Your post was wonderful, because many years ago, when I was in Sardinia, the only way I could swim in the sea was with a long length of rope attached to a swim board. Although the board was floating a long way away, it was a strong psychological help, as I knew that if I needed it, it would be there. At the moment I am in complete meltdown with my swimming as I cannot swim outside of a pool, and have been feeling quite 'lonely' as all the other tri bloggers seem to be strong swimmers! Your post has inspired me (let me know where you'd like that coffee!) and I am thinking of giving this a go again before the summer is over. Hi Carol,
I am a newbie to triathlons, and find open water swimming really challenging. Your post was wonderful, because many years ago, when I was in Sardinia, the only way I could swim in the sea was with a long length of rope attached to a swim board. Although the board was floating a long way away, it was a strong psychological help, as I knew that if I needed it, it would be there.

At the moment I am in complete meltdown with my swimming as I cannot swim outside of a pool, and have been feeling quite ‘lonely’ as all the other tri bloggers seem to be strong swimmers! Your post has inspired me (let me know where you’d like that coffee!) and I am thinking of giving this a go again before the summer is over.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/safety-noodle/comment-page-1/#comment-40688 Rebecca Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/?p=1880#comment-40688 What a great idea to use your race belt! That never occurred to me. This safety noodle gets better with each iteration. Glad it is working well for you and I am glad that you are taking measures to stay as safe as possible while open water swimming. What a great idea to use your race belt! That never occurred to me. This safety noodle gets better with each iteration. Glad it is working well for you and I am glad that you are taking measures to stay as safe as possible while open water swimming.

]]> By: Michelle BB http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/safety-noodle/comment-page-1/#comment-40686 Michelle BB Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:59:42 +0000 http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/?p=1880#comment-40686 Carol, I bought a red rescue can for the very same reason. I'm still new to swimming and feel better with floating behind me. It was a relatively inexpensive purchase (when you consider the high costs associated with triathlon), but probably one of the best I've made yet. Carol, I bought a red rescue can for the very same reason. I’m still new to swimming and feel better with floating behind me. It was a relatively inexpensive purchase (when you consider the high costs associated with triathlon), but probably one of the best I’ve made yet.

]]> By: Ginger http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/safety-noodle/comment-page-1/#comment-40682 Ginger Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:48:37 +0000 http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/?p=1880#comment-40682 I think its a great idea!! Plus it also makes you quite visible for boaters. Do you think we could get them for the manatee's in Florida? I think its a great idea!! Plus it also makes you quite visible for boaters. Do you think we could get them for the manatee’s in Florida?

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