Des
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Post by Des on Mar 31, 2009 8:06:36 GMT -5
Any info on open water swimming on the East side please? When does it start and where?
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Post by philjolliff on Mar 31, 2009 8:57:03 GMT -5
Hey Des, last year we had a weekly group open water swim at Munroe Falls MetroPark in Munroe Falls/Stow. They have a wide open water swim lane at the back of the swim area where it is about 5-6 feet deep - the swim lane runs approximately 200 yards and curves a little so it is nice practice for sighting. The Summi Sprint Tri is held here in late June as well.
Last year we met on Mondays at 6 PM. The first meeting of the year was on June 2nd last year. The park is open until 8 PM although most only swim for 1 hour. I would imagine it may start around the same time this year. The swim lake doesn't open until May 23, so it would definitely have to be after that date. Admission to the park is $4 per visit or you can buy a season pass, they are pretty cheap like $20-$30 for the entire summer.
Cat organized is last year, I'm sure more info will be posted as it starts to get warmer.
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Des
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Post by Des on Mar 31, 2009 8:59:57 GMT -5
Thanks Phil are wetsuits permitted there?
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Post by philjolliff on Mar 31, 2009 9:57:31 GMT -5
Yeah, wetsuits are allowed.
Some weeks I wore a wetsuit and some weeks I didn't, mostly depended on the temperature and what race I was preparing for.
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Post by alison on Mar 31, 2009 10:11:21 GMT -5
I know Ben is planning to bring back the Bratenahl swim in Lake Erie. The big lake doesn't warm as quickly as the smaller lakes, like Monroe Falls, so it might not start up until a bit later. Ben will keep us posted.
Also, this swim from Bratenahl is not for a weak swimmer or the faint of heart. It can be very challenging as there is no protection from the waves and we swim a fair distance from shore to avoid waves on the rocky shoreline there. It WILL make you a better open water swimmer, but it might scare you at first.
Alison
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Des
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Post by Des on Mar 31, 2009 11:58:52 GMT -5
Alison I need some experience and confidence on how to get in and out without being dumped
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Post by denielhop on Apr 10, 2009 5:36:12 GMT -5
Don,t have an Idea why don't make a search on internet, you would be across nice decisions and revelations
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