Start tracking the water temperatures here -- www.surf-forecast.com/.../seatemp -- and get excited for America's premier rough water swim, http://www.ljrws.com/. This is an all ages blast of an event.
Who's going?
Who's doing the Gatorman?
Who's doing the Daily Double?
I'll be there and wimping out with the mile only; this will be my 6th year doing the mile. I attempted the daily double in both 2008 and 2010 and will try that again in 2012.
Tips for maximum enjoyment:
Spend $100 to become a century sponsor for the event (supports the kids event) and get front row seats and a super-sweet parking pass.
Arrive on Saturday so you can check in and get a practice swim in.
Hoping for warmer conditions this year than last.
Gatorman start -- Gatorman start - YouTube
Gatorman finish Top 3 - Gatorman Finish Top 3 - YouTube
They ended up awarding Kostich, who comes in 3rd in the video, the win, but I couldn't quite understand the rationale that the announcer stated. He said it had something to do with registration, but I didn't catch his rationale. I'd have DQ'd the two guys at the lead for wearing leggings.
Gatorman start -- Gatorman start - YouTube
Gatorman finish Top 3 - Gatorman Finish Top 3 - YouTube
They ended up awarding Kostich, who comes in 3rd in the video, the win, but I couldn't quite understand the rationale that the announcer stated. He said it had something to do with registration, but I didn't catch his rationale. I'd have DQ'd the two guys at the lead for wearing leggings.
