We recently were informed Big Shoulder's 5K OW is likely to be cold this year. (60-63)
Due to a very warm summer in central Indiana most of my training was done in water 85-88 degrees warm. This week-end we got a break and out water has been 72 in the pool. (It feels so good!)
My question is how much lower to what I'm used to can I go and be safe?
I am 5'5" and weigh 117. I have done BS 5K in water as cold as 68 with no problem but I'm just not sure where to draw the line and bail into a wetsuit. I do not want to get hypothermia. I'm planning to be in the water somewhere between 1:20-1:30. :coffee:
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The NOAA web site claims 64, but they usually measure a good distance off shore. The San Diego Lifeguards claim 63. I'm sticking with my chilly 62.
SD Lifeguards have a recorded message of water temp, they are usually accurate by a degree.
SD Lifeguards recorded message, (619) 221-8824.
Scripps Pier reported at 65.1 today...
www.nodc.noaa.gov/.../spac.html
I'm thinking of double capping and Mack's ear plugs.
The NOAA web site claims 64, but they usually measure a good distance off shore. The San Diego Lifeguards claim 63. I'm sticking with my chilly 62.
SD Lifeguards have a recorded message of water temp, they are usually accurate by a degree.
SD Lifeguards recorded message, (619) 221-8824.
Scripps Pier reported at 65.1 today...
www.nodc.noaa.gov/.../spac.html
I'm thinking of double capping and Mack's ear plugs.
