3-19-10
Made three tries - down the ladder, from the beach, from another area on the rocks - and didn't get to the immersion plus stroking phase. Water is probably in mid-40s. It's a lovely warm day, with cold rain and snow predicted for the weekend, so I had to try. A Russian has been swimming all winter, wherever he is not iced out, so I know it's possible. For some. The real season doesn't start until first week in May, 50 deg water.
Lake Michigan
Workout suit
:)
Yes, looking at Point to LaPointe, before it is overrun.
The year-round swimmer wears booties, thermal swim gloves, a hat, and workout trunks of some sort. Maybe the Open Water Chicago folks can tell you about the booties and gloves.
It *was* a gorgeous day, and I was glad to inaugurate the OW season with some advanced wading. 6 months of suffering in the pool doing interval training can't be over soon enough.
:)
Yes, looking at Point to LaPointe, before it is overrun.
The year-round swimmer wears booties, thermal swim gloves, a hat, and workout trunks of some sort. Maybe the Open Water Chicago folks can tell you about the booties and gloves.
It *was* a gorgeous day, and I was glad to inaugurate the OW season with some advanced wading. 6 months of suffering in the pool doing interval training can't be over soon enough.
:)
