Open water swimming. I have yet to attempt it but figure I need to soon to prepare for the Iowa Games Tri in July. Before I jump in a lake or river, I need to make a few more strides in the pool. Today I accomplished a new feat of swimming 10 lengths without stopping. I've done 8 before, but that was a few weeks ago. The tri is about 16 lengths but in open water with no walls and hundreds of other swimmers. I'm getting there slowly but surely. I'm determined.