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!
jaegermeister:
I've swum there a few times. The man-made structures affect water flow around the second buoy, making that small area a bit more choppy/sloppy than it otherwise would be, but usually the entire basin is easy water, no surge/rolling waves carrying you down the home stretch along the seawall.
Regards,
VB
jaegermeister:
I've swum there a few times. The man-made structures affect water flow around the second buoy, making that small area a bit more choppy/sloppy than it otherwise would be, but usually the entire basin is easy water, no surge/rolling waves carrying you down the home stretch along the seawall.
Regards,
VB
