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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there are two different situations in the above thread:
1. big shoulders = 5k
2. la jolla = 1 mile
La Jolla Gatorman = 3 mile
The pulmonary aspiration (gasping) has affected me in both long and short races. I've yet to find a good fix for it. I now know to expect it and that helps. It usually subsides after 200-300 meters.
These threads are related:
Cold Water problem...how to solve? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
How cold without a wetsuit? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
"The gasping is caused by the vagus nerve in the nose..."
Also related:
"The Diving Reflex and Long-Distance Swimming"
www.suite101.com/.../the-diving-reflex-and-longdistance-swimming-a114304
(snip)
"How a Swimmer Can Prevent or Minimize the Effects of Immersion in Cold Water...
Pre-race cooling of the face is helpful for many swimmers: immersing the face in cold water, applying an ice pack to the face, or spending some leisurely time in the water prior to the event will initiate – and hopefully ameliorate – the reflex before strenuous competition begins."
there are two different situations in the above thread:
1. big shoulders = 5k
2. la jolla = 1 mile
La Jolla Gatorman = 3 mile
The pulmonary aspiration (gasping) has affected me in both long and short races. I've yet to find a good fix for it. I now know to expect it and that helps. It usually subsides after 200-300 meters.
These threads are related:
Cold Water problem...how to solve? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
How cold without a wetsuit? - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
"The gasping is caused by the vagus nerve in the nose..."
Also related:
"The Diving Reflex and Long-Distance Swimming"
www.suite101.com/.../the-diving-reflex-and-longdistance-swimming-a114304
(snip)
"How a Swimmer Can Prevent or Minimize the Effects of Immersion in Cold Water...
Pre-race cooling of the face is helpful for many swimmers: immersing the face in cold water, applying an ice pack to the face, or spending some leisurely time in the water prior to the event will initiate – and hopefully ameliorate – the reflex before strenuous competition begins."
