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Coniston, England
GB
17C / 63F
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 56m 44s
Overall Rank = 464/750
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Swim
  • 3h 56m 44s
  • 8449 meters
  • 02m 48s / 100 meters
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

length of swim

Event comments:

Fantastic race, brilliantly organised, beautiful scenery, massive challenge.




Last updated: 2015-05-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
03:56:44 | 8449 meters | 02m 48s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 464/750
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Consign end to end
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 17C / 63F Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2015-09-12 12:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Chill Swim Coniston Swim

That's a hell of a distance to cross in 63 degree water! Well done!

2015-11-07 12:56 PM
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Subject: RE: Chill Swim Coniston Swim
Thank you for that. A wonderful experience, though, in a beautiful setting. They've got a video of it on their website - 'chill swim Coniston'. Good luck for your events in warmer water!!!
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