Located 15 miles northeast of Sacramento off of Highway 50, Lake Natomas is home to the Sac State Aquatics Program, and swim enthusiasts gather regularly to take the plunge (even in the winter!) … The entire lake has a 5mph speed limit, so it’s a more mellow vibe than other lakes that allow motorized boats.
Training for a triathlon or other competition that includes an open water swim event is serious business. And if you want to succeed in hitting your goals like a pro, then you need to train like one.
Part of your swim training should take place in open water, where you know you’ll eventually end up testing your skills in the big race, but the other half of your training should be in a pool. Training in a pool allows you to work with a coach in a controlled environment, measure your time and distance more precisely, and safely drill your skills in poorer weather.
