670 contestants participated in today's Big Shoulders 2.5K and 5k Open Water Long Distance Swim Classic in Lake Michigan. Water temperature was a balmy 72 degrees. Sunny skies produced air temperatures in the mid-seventies.
As usual, Chicago Masters did a super job of organizing this event. Results were available very promptly at the conclusion - love that electronic timing! If past performance is any guide, they'll be posting the results for your viewing pleasure at www.bigshoulders.org in a very timely fashion.
This is a challenging and fun event and worth of consideration by any serious OW swimmer even when it isn't the national championship.
Thank you Chicago Masters for a job well done!
I'll second that, another great Big Shoulders. Well run and great weather.
(Although, that one lifeguard boat along the long leg needs to GET OFF THE COURSE! I had to swim around it on both laps.)
I'll second that, another great Big Shoulders. Well run and great weather.
(Although, that one lifeguard boat along the long leg needs to GET OFF THE COURSE! I had to swim around it on both laps.)
