Everything You Need To Know For Your First Open Water Swim | W/Nuttyfoodiefitness

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  • @nuttyfoodiefitness
    @nuttyfoodiefitness 2 роки тому +97

    I'm cringing so hard at how I couldn't communicate this entire video 😂😂😂😂 thank you so much for taking me through this open water swimming madness!! Excited for more collabs together in the future!!! 👊

    • @sportybeth
      @sportybeth 2 роки тому +4

      No not cringe, that’s actually so relatable though 😂 when I’m around new people I struggle to form full sentences 😂😂

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому +7

      You smashed it! Look forward to a 5km open water swim together in the future 👀

    • @Nayz13
      @Nayz13 Рік тому

      I totally get it, it’s like a pre- hypothermia, your brain is floating in thick mud 😂 been there

    • @aliciaerickson9862
      @aliciaerickson9862 6 місяців тому

      It emphasizes how hard it is to get your breath in cold water! Perfect example of how we all feel!

    • @oscartruitt3433
      @oscartruitt3433 4 місяці тому

      It's obvious that you were experiencing afterdrop (the first stage of hypothermia). I think you were in the water a little too long for that first swim. Be careful. When you see yourself getting confused, that's the time to get out and get warm. Fergus should have seen that. Of course the wetsuit was a good buffer.

  • @rdmanapple
    @rdmanapple 2 роки тому +17

    I'm 72 and have been cold water swimming for 15 years. Thank you, Fergus. Your humor, self-effacement and clarity offer wonderful, inspiration and encouragement to all those who can benefit from your thoughtful wisdom on the subject. Bravo, good man!! We swim till there's frost on the pumpkin and beyond here in the Hudson Valley. The iceman swimmeth.

    • @tobiasmelgard2070
      @tobiasmelgard2070 Рік тому +2

      Nice! Idk Where you are from, but If you are from a cold place, How do you deal with the cold in the Winter? Is it not freezing? Bc i kind of want to do more open water Swimming knowing the effects of Chlorine in Swimming pools. Kind of want to do less of it.

  • @lynn6209
    @lynn6209 11 місяців тому +3

    Good tips, but did you keep getting in and out of the water between steps? If so, no wonder you were shivering so much with that and the cold water! Definitely need to get out of the wetsuit and into warm layers before the pizza. As you said though, the worst is over after that. 😀

  • @donny163
    @donny163 Рік тому +5

    Booties will make big difference, standing around making videos makes you cold 🤣get in get done and get the f*** out . Done 3 deg riverwater other day in trunks first time , yeah cold but only 3 mins and then toasty getting dressed. Ive been colder in a wetsuit cos it lasts longer and you get hypothermic if you dont keep moving. Had previously only done 6 deg in 5mm suit. Its fun with people cos you all complain how cold it is and laugh and then feel good after. It is empowering and it has health benefits, I think you done really well x

  • @sarahswims
    @sarahswims 2 роки тому +8

    Three more things I'd add in.
    1) mental prep for the washing machine start (social distancing was great for more civilised swim starts!) if they go back to mass starts.
    2) Don't rely on other's sighting, and just following a swimmer in front. It helps, but you might end up zig-zagging!
    3) Post swim cake is mandatory 😄
    Great video, I love the collab and content, and I adore the swimming in particular!

  • @Tori_lmr
    @Tori_lmr 2 роки тому +7

    I’m so happy you guys are making videos together, I’ve been following you both and love to see some shared content!

  • @josephmccrae449
    @josephmccrae449 Рік тому +1

    Dish soap also works as anti fog

  • @codyvwaal5561
    @codyvwaal5561 2 роки тому +6

    Yep my first open water swim in super cold water like that was a bit rough. Definitely takes your breath away… which isn’t ideal for endurance!
    Great video! Enjoyed as always.

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      Haha it does improve though! Thanks for watching!

  • @chiefjonny
    @chiefjonny 11 місяців тому

    I watched this and you have inspired me to give open water swimming a go, I swim pool all the time but said to my self that this year is the year, thanks for the tips

  • @tsi2568
    @tsi2568 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! I really like these collaborations with other Gymshark athletes!

  • @debbieironside-smith515
    @debbieironside-smith515 Рік тому

    Loved this video - great tips and wow! you did brilliantly @nuttyfoodiefitness that was awesome for a first swim - I am still building up!!

  • @simonstevenson1437
    @simonstevenson1437 2 роки тому +1

    Getting the drone footage makes for an awesome video..thank you

  • @IvyPerez_DreamBuilder
    @IvyPerez_DreamBuilder 2 роки тому +3

    Super helpful! Thank you. I was and am like her in this video. First Tri in one week and I pray to God it’s not choppy. I’ll just do my best, breathe slowly and sight sight sight.

  • @learning2tri729
    @learning2tri729 2 роки тому

    BTW I saw in Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne Aust.) the water temp is 10c at the moment

  • @jcvaliquette5886
    @jcvaliquette5886 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video don’t stop doing what you do @Fergus!!!

  • @billanderson9971
    @billanderson9971 2 роки тому

    Loved the video!! Great to provide this unfiltered view on a first OW swim. And a great advert for Porty!!! Also, those pizza slices looked outstanding!!!!!

  • @milescassidy5695
    @milescassidy5695 2 роки тому

    Good to see you smashing it Fergus - I organised your golf day a few years back at Burhill and sorted some sponsorship if you remember! Nice to see you doing so well mate.

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      Ah Miles, hello! Hope you're doing okay my man! Appreciate it, thank you!

  • @FrisaacFit
    @FrisaacFit 2 роки тому +2

    You mention the siting being a change. What about breathing on one side. Do you breathe like that in the pool

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      I do indeed - only breathe on my right hand side 🤝

    • @FrisaacFit
      @FrisaacFit 2 роки тому

      @@ferguscrawley95 thanks might need to switch that up really struggling in open water vs pool for air

  • @sportybeth
    @sportybeth 2 роки тому +1

    This is super interesting, I did my first open water triathlon with no help like changing my technique or anything. But I did it? The swim was by far the hardest. That was a few years ago and I really want to do another one!

  • @ashleighmoshier5644
    @ashleighmoshier5644 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips!! I’m fairly comfortable swimming in open water, but will be doing my first OCEAN open water in a few months. How do you deal with getting salt water in your mouth when you breathe? I tried for the first time today and thought I was going to be sick after 200m. Thank you!!!

  • @roelofschaaf3596
    @roelofschaaf3596 2 роки тому

    Very useful thank you guys!

  • @davidwomelsdorf
    @davidwomelsdorf 2 роки тому

    Open water swimming has always been my nemesis. Kudos.

  • @tombinley9994
    @tombinley9994 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video thanks Fergus! Keep debating open water later this year when it opens locally near me and these tips have helped ease some fears!!

    • @TriKaggie
      @TriKaggie 2 роки тому +1

      You definitely should give it a go!

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      Give it a go! Hopefully this makes clear that your first attempt shouldn’t be anything more than getting a feel for it! Best of luck!

    • @tombinley9994
      @tombinley9994 2 роки тому

      Fergus Crawley you’re 100% right, take the little wins...will give it ago for sure & thanks for the advice & encouragement!

  • @Lilly-sf
    @Lilly-sf 2 роки тому

    Some of my faves 🥰 loving ur collabs!

  • @matthewchard6779
    @matthewchard6779 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best tips I received was to practice swimming with your eyes closed in the pool as you can not always see in the open water.

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      Not something I’ve ever tried! Sometimes the chlorine is thick enough though 😂

  • @ahmcca
    @ahmcca 2 роки тому

    Just watched nuttyfoodiefitness video and now yours 😬 subscribed 🤪

  • @anne-marieolivier8318
    @anne-marieolivier8318 2 роки тому

    Julle is ysters! Well done. You guys are such an inspiration

  • @charliedaley2405
    @charliedaley2405 2 роки тому

    Hi Fergus, can you do a video at some point for triathlon kit for a beginner please? Thanks

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому +1

      Will get it booked in for sure! Thanks for watching 👊🏼

    • @aweston111
      @aweston111 2 роки тому

      @@ferguscrawley95 Also, how to get a wetsuit to fit a Hybrid athlete with a v-shape, narrow hips and big thighs. Your Huub looks like it does the job?

  • @ifonly4486
    @ifonly4486 2 роки тому +2

    Spit has been the best anti fog ever since goggles existed and it's free. And peeing yourself once in the water is a good way to keep you warm as well.... From a scuba diver

  • @jennifercrane7248
    @jennifercrane7248 2 роки тому

    Great video and fair play doing 5c for your first OWS!

  • @julieburton7393
    @julieburton7393 2 роки тому

    I can’t believe how calm the water is!

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      Very rare haha! Tbf, so is the ☀️ so we had a good day for sure!

  • @miggsy619
    @miggsy619 2 роки тому

    Awesome Vid again man!! You should get Douglas Crayford in the water, I’ve never met him and I don’t know him but I bet he would not be scared and would do an awesome job! God bless 🙏

  • @Meri_-
    @Meri_- 2 місяці тому

    Anyone would feel safe with him😊.... I went into an extremely deep depression and wanted to end myself but one day decided to get in the water and it was this feeling of just being not broken anymore

  • @keepleft99
    @keepleft99 Рік тому

    Do you think the booties and gloves help for a triathlon?

  • @danniseliger5172
    @danniseliger5172 Рік тому

    Too much! But it seemed Fergus understood that 🙂 Bulk and bodymass makes a huge difference when trying to start warm

  • @mullraerae299
    @mullraerae299 Рік тому

    What thickness wetsuits are you using for that 6 degrees.

  • @40tired
    @40tired Рік тому

    I
    I liked it. Genuine people. It's really scary your first time.

  • @anthonygibson437
    @anthonygibson437 2 роки тому

    Definitely taps off weather that like 🏊🏼‍♂️

  • @pablojimenez8837
    @pablojimenez8837 11 місяців тому +1

    I thinnk the title "all you need to know open water swim" it doesn't represent what you show.
    I like how Andre Wiersig approach the topic: you have to conditioning your organism for a while to cold water, or you won't suceed
    He conditioned submerging in freezing water tub for years
    Is not a joke, if you enter hipotermia stage, you are done unless you have a coach next to you that pull you out of water ontime

  • @simonstevenson1437
    @simonstevenson1437 2 роки тому

    Is the stroke akin to a lifesaving front crawl? Would it be the same in warmer water?

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  2 роки тому

      A little bit, somewhat exaggerated here so it was clear - and temp doesn’t matter, more choppiness of the water!

  • @ProfessorLooney95
    @ProfessorLooney95 Рік тому +1

    No fn way she did that bare foot 🦶
    What a monster
    The booties make a huge difference to how you feel in terms of body warmth
    GS
    as a fellow mortal human, I feel proud 🥹

  • @lit2050
    @lit2050 2 роки тому

    Hey man doing my first triathlon, My wetsuit gives me great buoyancy but I can’t get over the mental block of thinking I’ll sink in open water. Any tips?

  • @benwhite912
    @benwhite912 2 роки тому +1

    Cheers guys! On my way to my first IronMan too, and have similar feelings about open water... haha, preparing to get in when the days get a bit longer. Thank you for the helpful tips!

  • @bella1632
    @bella1632 2 місяці тому

    I would add booties and gloves to the wetsuit double cap and a tow float 😂 with that i am 100% sure i wll be back the shore safely

  • @Justin-mi8py
    @Justin-mi8py 2 роки тому +1

    anti fog? mate its gotta be the finger spit for me

  • @Justjames89
    @Justjames89 2 роки тому +4

    For the algorithm

  • @jk28416
    @jk28416 4 місяці тому

    tiny Tyson Fury defeated by Luke warm water :) only Joking, good effort

  • @catrinastrop186
    @catrinastrop186 Рік тому

    Na it’s not the cold it’s the whole Ocean that’s scary tf

  • @francishadfield9234
    @francishadfield9234 3 місяці тому

    Her suit looks too big, it's baggy as hell