Hi,
I am thinking of investing in a wetsuit. Any wisdom out there? What style is the best...long, short, sleeves, no sleeves. Where is the best place to find one? Does wearing a wetsuit significantly improve your time?
Last year I did the 1 mile swim in the Chesapeake Bay. Most people had wetsuits. The water temperature was 72 degrees, and I was not cold at all even though I did not have a wetsuit.
Any thoughts?
Swimmy :)
Hi Swimmy!
Glad you were able to try out your wetsuit. Did you go to the clinic at Bonzai? I wanted to go, but was not able to. So 62 degrees, huh? Wow, that is quite cold. And it feels colder in freshwater (or so they say). I am hoping it will start warming up a bit before the Bay Swim. Gosh, only 3 weeks to go! Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday they were pulling me out at the two mile mark and I was making my vow to get across next year (between curses and a few tears, of course)! Now I am really looking forward to it. Are you doing Reston next weekend? I decided to do it, and even signed up for the one and the two mile swims. That should be a good workout!
Take care and Keep On Swimming!
Diana
Hi Swimmy!
Glad you were able to try out your wetsuit. Did you go to the clinic at Bonzai? I wanted to go, but was not able to. So 62 degrees, huh? Wow, that is quite cold. And it feels colder in freshwater (or so they say). I am hoping it will start warming up a bit before the Bay Swim. Gosh, only 3 weeks to go! Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday they were pulling me out at the two mile mark and I was making my vow to get across next year (between curses and a few tears, of course)! Now I am really looking forward to it. Are you doing Reston next weekend? I decided to do it, and even signed up for the one and the two mile swims. That should be a good workout!
Take care and Keep On Swimming!
Diana
