Subject: RE: La Jolla Rough Water - Gatorman 3 mile I did it last year - and missed the cutoff. I had done the swim in training and came in with time to spare. I had been more worried about the water temp, but last year that was a non-factor. I think the temp on race day was about 70°. What hurt me was the large swell that came in the weekend of the event. It was pretty nasty. I made the turn at the pier in 45 minutes, thinking I had plenty of time to make it back, but it took me more than an hour to get back to the cove. I was almost dead last. Not sure if I'll be doing it again this year. Swimming is definitely not my strength and the water has been colder. I may be going to Santa Cruz for Big Kahuna, but if not, I'll be there in some capacity. Whether I'm racing or not, I don't know, but I do have some friends that will be swimming, so I may just be there for support (and swim the one-mile ). |