I'm doing IMAZ on the 20th, but will be coming into town this Saturday (12th). I'd like to get in some OWS practice before the race and was wondering if you could recommend some places to swim???
Several places come to mind. Saguaro lake has a swim area called Butcher Jones. Bartlett Lake has Rattlesnake Cove. Canyon Lake has a few spots for swimming but I'm not familiar with them. What part of town will you be staying in?
DURAPULSE is hosting a 4K yard OWS on the 12th at Butcher Jones Cove at Saguaro Lake. Most of "us" that are doing IMAZ are doing the swim and a 2 hr ride after. If you're on facebook search for the DURAPULSE group page for all the details.
I would have LOVED to do that swim/bike ride on Saturday, but we'll be in route to AZ from CO that day! But, it is good to know that there are places to swim before race day!