Practice Swim
Hello IMNOers! My thoughts on a practice swim are as follows:
1-If allowed, we can swim at the race site. Saturday mandatory bike drop off is scheduled between 2-9PM. I like to get there right at two and knock out my swim and do a quick ride to make sure everything is shifting right and nothing is rubbing. We can then go check in the bikes and relax/eat/mentally prepare the rest of the day.
2-If swimming at the race site is forbidden, we have a local "swim hole" were we do all our training swims. It's still in Lake Pontchartrain but not in a protected harbor. So, if its windy (especially from the North) it is rough swimming but gives you a feel for the salinity/buoyancy/temp. If it's a nice day for a swim, I'd like to swim at the swim hole around noon, quick check out ride and then grab a meal at one of the local establishments near there before going to bike check in.
I'm open to suggestions. Hope y'all are enjoying the taper!
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I am new to EN but will be at IMNO attempting my second 70.3 in route for Louisville. Not sure when I will arrive in town but would love to try and make thswim and dinner. I will have 2 friends w me watching.
Looks like the marina (race venue) will NOT be available to swim in Friday or Saturday. I'm hoping for favorable wind on Saturday so we can go to the swim hole. Anyone interested we can set up a meet location for everyone unfamiliar with the area can follow me.
Happy taper!
Do you know the approximate water temp?
Between 65-67 degrees as of last week. I'm not sure when they will update but you can track it at the below link. The 5150 was a few weeks ago at the same venue and the concensus was "Cold as ice". We southerners don't handle cold well. Race day looks good, low of 69, high of 78!
http://www.saveourlake.org/weekly-report.php
My kids are doing the IronKids run Saturday morning at 9:00. I will be at the swim hole for 11:00 for a quick swim and final bike. I plan on getting to Chateau Cafe-Lakeview by 12:30 for the group lunch. I will have the EN flag with me and flying when possible. I updated the spreadsheet (I hope). Feel free to call or text if you need anything. If anyone need directions to the swim hole, its probably easier to meet at Chateau and follow me there.