What did you wish you knew going into your first triathlon? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Jul 17, 2009 - 25 answers

Would you drown in a pool filled with honey? [more inside]
posted by typography on Jul 13, 2009 - 24 answers

I'd like to lose the bit of fat that has been with me for as long as I can remember. What should I include in my diet/workout regimen? [more inside]
posted by Team of Scientists on Jul 6, 2009 - 18 answers

I recently moved to Phoenix and am lucky enough to have a swimming pool in my backyard. It's perfect for water aerobics but not so much for swimming, as one end of the pool is much shallower than the other. I'm looking for good instructional water aerobics videos. Any suggestions? I haven't found much on the web so I'm ok with buying something if it's highly recommended.
posted by alist on Jul 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Doesn't the underfur removed by a Furminator serve as insulation, waterproofing, and buoyancy for a dog, especially a water dog like a Lab? She never wants to get out of the water and I'm afraid she'll get too cold.
posted by edaphon on Jun 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I swim in Denver? [more inside]
posted by foooooogasm on Jun 17, 2009 - 6 answers

There are a couple of gorgeous beaches on the west side of the Mississippi river near Lake Street in south Minneapolis. Is it safe to swim or wade at them? [more inside]
posted by vytae on Jun 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to go on a grand adventure, a multi day hike/swim - eg Hike half a day, swim across lake, hike a bit more, swim out to an island, hike and repeat..etc. warm water, health environment, lots of short length water crossing (say 200m) and some longer (1 km) are good. sharks, crocodiles, parasites and icebergs are not. Where in the world is it possible to do this? [more inside]
posted by compound eye on Jun 10, 2009 - 17 answers

Google-fail filter: List of swim strokes with animated gifs [more inside]
posted by dino terror on May 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Awesome VS swimsuit not available in my size. Looking for similar alternatives. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend an FM radio suitable for swimming? [more inside]
posted by Could it be, El Guapo ... on Nov 23, 2008 - 2 answers

Short public access film: man asks eggs if they want to go for a swim, but they're too cold in the pan of water, so he turns the heat up, and they start to scream. What was this? [more inside]
posted by scruss on Sep 22, 2008 - 1 answer

Please recommend a full-body swimsuit for a not-so-clean pond. It's the closest body of water to my house by far, and I really want to swim there, but the cleanliness of the water has got me worried. [more inside]
posted by portabella on Aug 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Triathlon newbie here. Please help me interpret the race instructions about coming out of the swim into the first transition. [more inside]
posted by bassjump on Aug 1, 2007 - 15 answers

Swimsuit suggestions for active, large-breasted women? Please help me survive a SoCal summer! [more inside]
posted by ilyanassa on Jun 18, 2007 - 20 answers

Prescription swim goggle recommendations? [more inside]
posted by look busy on Apr 30, 2007 - 10 answers

Given that I sink in a pool with my lungs full, how much is my percent body fat/bmi? [more inside]
posted by shokod on Jan 22, 2007 - 13 answers

Could one swim/dig out from the bottom of a 15-20ft deep pool of jello (assuming you could hold your breath for a minute or two...or ten)? [more inside]
posted by whatgorilla on Sep 12, 2006 - 18 answers

I cannot swim. [more inside]
posted by spaltavian on Aug 17, 2006 - 35 answers

Where can we camp near Tulum, Mexico? Suggestions of places to eat, swim, snorkel, hike, and meet other travelers also welcome. [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Mar 14, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm asking this on my wife's behalf. As a plus-size woman, she's having trouble finding a proper swimsuit - one geared towards swimming as opposed to sunbathing. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by O9scar on Feb 3, 2005 - 10 answers

What is the best mid-level hotel to stay at in St. Louis? Uniqueness and/or swimming pool preferred if possible.
posted by agregoli on Oct 21, 2004 - 2 answers

In Olympic diving events, why are there a couple of streams of water converging on the surface where the divers hit the pool?
posted by COBRA! on Aug 26, 2004 - 5 answers