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!
Thought I'd post this quote from the Big Shoulders (bigshoulders.org) page, to indicate the nature of the meet:
"Finishing times or racing styles don't matter to the Big Shoulders community so much as effort, spirit and participation in any form."
I would say this is a very strong philosophy that drives the organization of the day's events.
Regards,
VB
Thought I'd post this quote from the Big Shoulders (bigshoulders.org) page, to indicate the nature of the meet:
"Finishing times or racing styles don't matter to the Big Shoulders community so much as effort, spirit and participation in any form."
I would say this is a very strong philosophy that drives the organization of the day's events.
Regards,
VB
