I was waiting for someone to post about the Minnetonka 5 Mile and USMS 10 Mile hosted in Excelsior, MN. It didn't happen so I 'm going to mention it.
My compliments to the director, the chair person and the volunteers. I haven't done a lot of open water events, but I thought it was well organized and the community of Excelsior made a good venue. #PayItForward
it is an excellent destination swim. I did the race about 5 years ago, and the host made arrangement for my canoe support. I traveled alone from Houston, TX.
I do have two complaints. Information regarding the 5-mile swim is difficult to come by... every time I seem to google the race minnesota masters comes up AND entry forms have seemed hard work to locate.
of course, this wouldn't be true for a USMS 10K.
2nd complaint - did they have a shuttle to return swimmers to the start? I had to bum a ride to my rental car. It took a handful of solicitations.
it is an excellent destination swim. I did the race about 5 years ago, and the host made arrangement for my canoe support. I traveled alone from Houston, TX.
I do have two complaints. Information regarding the 5-mile swim is difficult to come by... every time I seem to google the race minnesota masters comes up AND entry forms have seemed hard work to locate.
of course, this wouldn't be true for a USMS 10K.
2nd complaint - did they have a shuttle to return swimmers to the start? I had to bum a ride to my rental car. It took a handful of solicitations.
