I plan on doing the Big Shoulders Swim in Chicago next month for the first time. Will drive up from Cincinnati on the day before. If I go to the Ohio St. Beach the afternoon/evening before, is it likely that I will get in a warm-up swim?
If not, is there another place on the lake that would be good to get used to the lake? I have a reciprocating Y membership that will get me into the Lakewood Y, but I'd rather swim in the lake instead of a 20y pool.
Thanks for the help, and to all of you who have said that this OWS is addictive, you can say that again.
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Good luck to all! I hope to join you next year for the 5k!
I have decided to chance the swim. Will be there tomorrow, leaving home at 4:30am so I can be there on time. Hope I dont freeze! I am forced to practice in a pool kept at 85 degrees, so I figure my tolerance will be very low for cold temps. Only doing the 2.5 k race, so wont have to suffer very long...also, I wont be running over anyone, I just try to stay out of everyones way.:drown:
Am I the only person completely disgusted with the image of Obama on the Tshirt and medal?
No. I think it is inappropriate. It may be in conflict with USMS guidelines as politicizing the event, even if Obama is the U.S. Senator from Illinois and Chicago.
The water was on the cool side, but it was comfortable to me (about 70). Calmness is what I'm looking for and it was quite calm. So, a beautiful day to swim as VB stated.
T-shirt and medal design aside, it was another great event. This was my third year here and my first time trying the 5K. The water was chilly when I got in for a quick warm-up but it was comfortable by race time and with three miles to get used to it, I hardly noticed it when I was done. All in all I was pleased with my swim but there were a lot of fast folks there today. I can hardly imagine the crowd that will show up next year.
Hats off to the organizers and all the supporting organizations. :applaud:
