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 2010-05-15 6:39 AM in reply to: #2853876 |
Veteran  148  |  Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official ThreadBy the way, Epic is alsoputing on the second dition of Battle of Waterloo, more of an aventure race, also in August. THat also sounds like a lot of fun and I have penciled it in for now. Just not sure how and when I will d my two planned HIMs tis year... |
| 2010-05-15 12:11 PM in reply to: #2860418 |
Master 2202  Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread 3fun - 2010-05-15 7:37 AM matt3liv - 2010-05-13 12:06 PM sounds interesting. Might consider it. I still wish they would open up the Straits fo Mackinaw swim each year. I'd love to do that. Straits of Mackinac, that would be something! Sounds like they have done this in the past?? They had a swim on Labor Day 2007 to commemorate the Big Mac's 50th anniversary. Not sure why they don't do it again, or at least I haven't heard of it being done as an event. |
| 2010-05-16 9:04 AM in reply to: #2855282 |
Expert 771 Farmington, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread sushigirl - 2010-05-12 9:37 PM I'm considering it, for sure. But probably the 1 mile. Maybe the 5k next year though?
Scratch that, I signed up to volunteer at Island Lake for our team. |
| 2010-05-19 1:12 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
| 2 | Subject: Suit requirements This would be my first event....... It states something about a "fina approved suit". Do I have to actually wear one of the approved suits? I can't just wear my cheapo from the department store? It's not like I'm in any danger of winning regardless of what I'm wearing...  Thanks |
| 2010-05-20 8:42 AM in reply to: #2853876 |
Veteran 194 Pinckney, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I think the FINA approved suits are the high-tech speedsuits and stuff of that nature. I don't think they officially object to the standard man-kini... other than visually.  |
| 2010-05-20 8:54 AM in reply to: #2853876 |
Veteran 194 Pinckney, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread Ah... CRAP! I did all the stupid calculations and (after reading the website more closely) saw that they already TOLD us that the cutoff pace was 2:50/100. Are MY cheeks red!  EDIT: to sound slightly more educated than the original post Edited by ethompson 2010-05-20 9:04 AM |
| 2010-07-11 7:52 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread Oh my. Well, I am officially going to attempt to swim a 5K! I shall be rearing up the pack. The sign up through imathlete.com is kinda cool. It shows you who has registered for the event, and more interesting to me, also what type of times people may have. (It asked when you register your "expected" time.) I've never seen this, so it was amusing to me. It looks like about 60 people are signed up so far. Also, a couple weeks ago I e-mailed the RD asking how many participants were expected, and she said she really wasn't sure since there's never been an event like this in the area. She said her "instinct and experience" say around 300, but again really there is no way of knowing. |
| 2010-07-12 12:01 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Member 297 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread looks interesting. I'm thinking if my wife lets me, I'll do this. -rpl |
| 2010-07-14 10:45 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
| Expert 950 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I'm thinking about signing up for this bad boy. I haven't swam any significant distance in a long time. I'm up to about 1 mile in training sessions, and I plan to work up to 3k session before Steelhead. I should have plenty of time to work up to 4k training sessions. I should be able to pull another 1k out of my butt by the 22nd. I wouldn't be racing this though. Just something fun to complete. I'd like to go slow and mingle with some other BTers. |
| 2010-07-19 6:04 AM in reply to: #2981966 |
Extreme Veteran 473 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I'm going to try to make it for the mile. If you see someone floating on thier back it will be me. Racing is't even a possibility for me. Finishing it will be the goal. Good luck to everyone. |
| 2010-07-21 7:22 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Regular 78 | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I am planning to do the 5K. Should be interesting! |
| 2010-08-02 9:18 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
| New user 110 Troy, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread 5k sounds like fun!  |
| 2010-08-06 12:08 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Regular 217 St. Joseph, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread Just signed up for the 5K, looking forward to it!! |
| 2010-08-08 4:36 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I just registered for the 5k. Should be interesting! I'm hoping things work out and I'm going to bring my bike for a little ride afterwards, I know of a nice 60 mile route if anyone is in the mood for some saddle time. |
| 2010-08-09 9:01 AM in reply to: #2853876 |
Extreme Veteran 436 | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I'm all registered for the 5k....and will be sticking around for the ride after. |
| 2010-08-10 2:53 PM in reply to: #3031422 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread Yikes. I think we are in for some cold water. I checked the water temp at fishingnotes.com for one of the lakes (Patterson) and it's currently estimated at 71F. And the weather's supposed to cool off a bit looking at the extended forecast- yes, very reliable. Or is 71 just not that cold? What is standard pool temperature?? (I swim at LTF if anyone specifically knows what their lap pool is set at...) I hate getting into the pool because it just feels so dang cold when you first jump in!! |
| 2010-08-10 9:27 PM in reply to: #3035305 |
Regular 78 | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I don't think 71 will feel that bad. Especially when we're swimming for that long, I think maybe being a bit cooler will be good. But really, what do I know? I'll be happy if my arms don't fall off by the end! Funny, I was thinking it would probably end up being warm enough that it might not be wetsuit legal. I never even considered cold water! |
| 2010-08-11 11:12 AM in reply to: #2853876 |
Member 297 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread darn. I will have to do this next year. I really want to do this. My open water swim's been getting good lately. |
| 2010-08-11 12:58 PM in reply to: #3035964 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread cafeldmann - 2010-08-10 10:27 PM Funny, I was thinking it would probably end up being warm enough that it might not be wetsuit legal. I never even considered cold water! Same here! |
| 2010-08-12 1:57 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Extreme Veteran 473 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread That lake must be spring fed to be that cool. It seems everylake I've been in in the vacinity of Patterson and Half moon has been at least 78. With temps this weekend in the 90s it seems crazy that that lake is so cool. I guess I'll have to check and see how warm half moon is. Thanks for the intel. |
| 2010-08-12 7:50 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread That was one of my main worries was the warmth of the lakes, I'd prefer 65-70 area for that length. Mid to upper 70's could hurt me, but I'm kinda of hot blooded and actually wish USAT would lower the temps by 4 degrees for wetsuits. I hate them when the temps are borderline. Does anyone know if there's an aid station, or should I stuff a gel in my shorts???
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| 2010-08-12 8:19 PM in reply to: #3041063 |
Regular 78 | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread It says they will have two aid stations with water, HEED, and Hammer Gel. I won't be wearing a wetsuit - we are doing the team competition, and they require everyone to swim in the non-wetsuit division. If the water's warm, I'll be glad for that! |
| 2010-08-12 9:22 PM in reply to: #3041102 |
Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread |
| 2010-08-12 9:23 PM in reply to: #3041102 |
Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread Great! I thought I saw there was an aid station but couldn't find the info while looking around the web site. Sometimes I'm to type A and inpatient
Edited by rottieguy 2010-08-12 9:23 PM |
| 2010-08-14 6:14 PM in reply to: #2853876 |
Extreme Veteran 473 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Swim to the Moon : Official Thread I had swim class last night at Silver lake and the swim coach said she swam the entire swim to the moon course earlier this week and she said water temps were about 80. I'm not saying don't pack your wetsuit I'm just passing along the info. See everyone next weekend. |
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