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Open-water swimming vs Trail running

Open-water swimming and trail running have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatOpen-water swimmingTrail running
Time a week3 hours a week4 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$150$150

Choose open-water swimming if

  • Gentler on the body

About $150 to start, then about $10 a month.

About open-water swimming

Choose trail running if

  • More physical

About $150 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About trail running

What you'll need

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.