Just did a team triathlon 1K swim and was slower than my pool time. I think it screwed up my kick rythym and I had trouble with breathing. Maybe it was a bit too tight, but overall, I think I would have been better without.
I noticed the fastest swimmers had no wetsuits.
If you are only swimming and don't have to save the legs, do all agree that you should leave the wetsuit at home if the water temp is good?
I did alot of training in the pool for this event and I am really bummed that I wore it.
Hi Diana,
Are you doing the Alcatraz Sharkfest on 9/16? I will be there. I did it last year and about 80% of the people wore wetsuits. I wore a sleeveless shorty wetsuit because I didn't have a chance to get in the water the day before the swim. They announced that the water temperature was 60 or 62 (can't remember which). I felt that I could have gone without the wetsuit. My time was about 45 minutes.
Last year's swim was in July. I don't know if the water temperature will be about the same, colder, or warmer. I would suggest that you bring it with you. Try to get in the water the day before the swim or early the day of the swim. You should be able to tell if you want to wear it or not. There were several people swimming off the beach at Aquatic Park every day. It is protected area and has a buoy line parallel to the beach.
Pay attention to the race instructions the day of the event. Last year they told us to stay to the left coming in to the finish area. I did and got pushed to the right by the current. This took me right through the opening to the beach. I a couple of dozen people hanging on to the pier on the right trying to fight the current to get in to the finish area.
Good luck on the swim. Have fun.
Hi Diana,
Are you doing the Alcatraz Sharkfest on 9/16? I will be there. I did it last year and about 80% of the people wore wetsuits. I wore a sleeveless shorty wetsuit because I didn't have a chance to get in the water the day before the swim. They announced that the water temperature was 60 or 62 (can't remember which). I felt that I could have gone without the wetsuit. My time was about 45 minutes.
Last year's swim was in July. I don't know if the water temperature will be about the same, colder, or warmer. I would suggest that you bring it with you. Try to get in the water the day before the swim or early the day of the swim. You should be able to tell if you want to wear it or not. There were several people swimming off the beach at Aquatic Park every day. It is protected area and has a buoy line parallel to the beach.
Pay attention to the race instructions the day of the event. Last year they told us to stay to the left coming in to the finish area. I did and got pushed to the right by the current. This took me right through the opening to the beach. I a couple of dozen people hanging on to the pier on the right trying to fight the current to get in to the finish area.
Good luck on the swim. Have fun.
