I see the 3 mile was cancelled due to "extremely rough conditions" but they still did the 2 mile. Temps 67 for the 10k the day before.
Is it normal to see a bunch of "DNF"s. Looks like it must have been pretty extreme out there. Anyone have a report. I'm going to Traverse city this weekend god help me.
On Saturday the 10k route went outside the harbor for a short stretch (we did this three times on the 2-mile looped course). It was very tough going into the waves during these stretches and it felt as if I really had to work to make forward progress. I didn't envy the volunteers sitting out at the far buoys rocking in the waves the entire race (a big thank you to them).
I'd say the water was a little colder than 67F, but I found it manageable without a wetsuit. My "feeder" said that a couple of people came into the feeding zone saying they couldn't feel their arms due to the cold and chose not to continue. I find it interesting that the DNFs were all men - no women DNFs.
I didn't swim on Sunday, but I understand the 3-mile was changed to a 2-mile in order to keep the route within the harbor because of the rough water outside the harbor. It was blowing pretty hard on Sunday, so I think this was a prudent decision.
Both of my daughters did the swim (man, am I getting old!) My youngest (18) took along a wetsuit, but opted not to wear it....said it was a bit cold but managable. My middle daughter did not bother with wet suit...but she is an English Channel swimmer, so you know how off the wall she is... Anyway they said that going out into the waves was a struggle, but enjoyed almost body surfing back in. I am considering doing next year, but I dont like the cold. thanks again for the links for the results.
The two mile swim was refreshing. My son went up there and did some Mountain biking in the nearby Boyne Highlands. He though that I just might get hypothermia. It was not bad; probaly about 66 F. It felt a little bit cool towards the end. But towards the end we were sort of 'riding the wave" It felt great! Much better than up and down a 25 yard pool.
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That was my first 10k. A little intimidating at first, but I took my time. The staff there were great and it was a good family atmosphere. I too noticed only the men "DNF". I was just glad to finish.:cane: I felt a little old afterward.
