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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oops, looks like I posted my comment in the wrong thread. Oh well, I think most of my posts are ignored anyway.
As for water temps, I'm not going below 70 anymore. I don't know about safety but I certainly don't enjoy it and I've got enough health issues not to push it. BTW, I was recently told I likely have Raynaud's (a circulation problem where my hands and feet turn purple). It doesn't seem to bother me in general, but does anyone know something about it and whether this would cold water swimming extra risky?
oops, looks like I posted my comment in the wrong thread. Oh well, I think most of my posts are ignored anyway.
As for water temps, I'm not going below 70 anymore. I don't know about safety but I certainly don't enjoy it and I've got enough health issues not to push it. BTW, I was recently told I likely have Raynaud's (a circulation problem where my hands and feet turn purple). It doesn't seem to bother me in general, but does anyone know something about it and whether this would cold water swimming extra risky?
