Hi! My name is Andy. I'm new here. I've lurked a little, and it looks like you all are really nice, helpful folks. Looking forward to interacting with you!
I started this thread for a couple of reasons:
First, to find out if there is anyone else on this board who is doing either the 2.5K or the 5K in this year's Big Shoulders in Chicago on 9/8.
Second, if anyone has ever done that race, to find out what it was like, and to ask if there are any pieces of advice to share. This will be my first time in that race, and actually my first open water swim other than a tri.
Finally, to ask if there are any training plans anyone can recommend to me.
Also, is there a thread anywhere on this board on which folks introduce themselves?
Thanks!
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Andy, You aren't too far from Bloomington, right? Have you seen the announcement for the Central Illinois Masters OW swim. I think they have 1.2 and 2.4-mile swims and I'm thinking about doing the 2.4. August 4th I think. There's an announcement on this OW forum somewhere. More experience for Big Shoulders.
Alex
I had heard about that one, Alex. Looks awesome. I live in Galesburg, which is about 1 hr. 40 min. from Bloomington. Two of my kids--my son and daughter and their spouses--live in Bloomington.
I would LOVE to do that race, and it would indeed be good training for BS. The issue: The fee. We have property taxes going out and just got a landscaping job done, so...you know the rest. Not saying it can't happen, though.
Anyway, I've completed 2 workouts so far in the 2 weeks of workouts that a guy sent me. Tuesday, 2800 yards; Wednesday, 3000. This morning, cross-training with a short (14.5 mile, ave. 17 mph) bike ride. Tomorrow morning, workout 3. For the weekend, I'm planning another bike ride and if my lungs cooperate, a run. Or maybe some OWS at my friend's lake.
Andy, You aren't too far from Bloomington, right? Have you seen the announcement for the Central Illinois Masters OW swim. I think they have 1.2 and 2.4-mile swims and I'm thinking about doing the 2.4. August 4th I think. There's an announcement on this OW forum somewhere. More experience for Big Shoulders.
Alex
I had heard about that one, Alex. Looks awesome. I live in Galesburg, which is about 1 hr. 40 min. from Bloomington. Two of my kids--my son and daughter and their spouses--live in Bloomington.
I would LOVE to do that race, and it would indeed be good training for BS. The issue: The fee. We have property taxes going out and just got a landscaping job done, so...you know the rest. Not saying it can't happen, though.
Anyway, I've completed 2 workouts so far in the 2 weeks of workouts that a guy sent me. Tuesday, 2800 yards; Wednesday, 3000. This morning, cross-training with a short (14.5 mile, ave. 17 mph) bike ride. Tomorrow morning, workout 3. For the weekend, I'm planning another bike ride and if my lungs cooperate, a run. Or maybe some OWS at my friend's lake.
