Anybody here do the Nanticoke River Swim last Sunday? I thought it was a pretty well run event, especially since it was only the second year.:applaud:
The turnout wasn't huge, but I think it will keep growing as a tuneup for the bay swim.
I'd love to hear what other people thought, and hear how you did - any race reports?
I've posted my race report here if anyone is interested.
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Congratulations on your finish!
This was my first open water event so I really have nothing to compare it with. It seemed to be well organized for only its second year. The marina area was nice except for all of the bugs. Water temp was announced at 68 degrees.
I was one of the last in the water and pretty much got stuck to the outside at the relatively quick start. After the first turn I was able to break away from the pack while trailing you and the leaders. I also thought that sighting was extremely difficult. My neck is still sore from having to pull my head out of the water so often. It also made it very difficult for me to get into any type of a groove. I found myself off course many times throughout the race and probably added many yards to the swim.
I agree that the current had picked up through the 2nd loop and I could really feel it as I made the last turn and headed home. I probably swam over half of the race with no one in front or behind me within 100-150 yards. I was thrilled when I was able to pass two swimmers at the end who had been some distance ahead of me.
I was 45th out of 92 finishers. 1:33:11
I am glad I had opportunity to do this before the upcoming Bay Swim. I set goals the Bay and the Nanticoke. Now I have the tough one on June 14th. See you there!
Congratulations on your finish!
This was my first open water event so I really have nothing to compare it with. It seemed to be well organized for only its second year. The marina area was nice except for all of the bugs. Water temp was announced at 68 degrees.
I was one of the last in the water and pretty much got stuck to the outside at the relatively quick start. After the first turn I was able to break away from the pack while trailing you and the leaders. I also thought that sighting was extremely difficult. My neck is still sore from having to pull my head out of the water so often. It also made it very difficult for me to get into any type of a groove. I found myself off course many times throughout the race and probably added many yards to the swim.
I agree that the current had picked up through the 2nd loop and I could really feel it as I made the last turn and headed home. I probably swam over half of the race with no one in front or behind me within 100-150 yards. I was thrilled when I was able to pass two swimmers at the end who had been some distance ahead of me.
I was 45th out of 92 finishers. 1:33:11
I am glad I had opportunity to do this before the upcoming Bay Swim. I set goals the Bay and the Nanticoke. Now I have the tough one on June 14th. See you there!
