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!
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This was my first time doing Big Shoulders, and I was surprised by the effect of the seawall on the final leg. I was anticipating there'd be a huge reflection off of the wall, but instead there seemed to be a significant trailing surge, pushing us on toward the beach. This was likely the combined effects of the direction of the wind/waves off the lake, as well as the breakwater.
Anyone out there that swims the Ohio St. beach regularly? Is this a common phenomenon?
Swimmy, Kirk, other posters: sorry we didn't plan a gathering. Next year look for Team Hottub t-shirts.
This was my first time doing Big Shoulders, and I was surprised by the effect of the seawall on the final leg. I was anticipating there'd be a huge reflection off of the wall, but instead there seemed to be a significant trailing surge, pushing us on toward the beach. This was likely the combined effects of the direction of the wind/waves off the lake, as well as the breakwater.
Anyone out there that swims the Ohio St. beach regularly? Is this a common phenomenon?
Swimmy, Kirk, other posters: sorry we didn't plan a gathering. Next year look for Team Hottub t-shirts.
