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:
I recently did a 2-miler in 62 degree water in a regular bathing suit and a double cap (silicone under, latex over) and I wasn't cold at all - BUT I'm 5'5" and about 150 - I imagine the more slim swimmers out there would have a different experience!
I can't wait to start hearing how everybody's swims went this weekend!
I recently did a 2-miler in 62 degree water in a regular bathing suit and a double cap (silicone under, latex over) and I wasn't cold at all - BUT I'm 5'5" and about 150 - I imagine the more slim swimmers out there would have a different experience!
I can't wait to start hearing how everybody's swims went this weekend!
