Subject: First OWS in Lake Michigan So I packed up my swimsuit, wetsuit and goggles and headed off to the lake after work for the first time. MAN is that water cold! It was an entirely different animal swimming in the lake from swimming in a pool. Much more challenging and a lot more fun. There was a pretty strong current to take me off course, and choppy waves to swallow when I came up for air. Mind you, I grew up swimming in the lake, but working out is another matter. I can go for an hour in the pool, or splash around playing all day, but 10 minutes was about all I could take today. Looking forward to more after-work swims. I thought this particular beach was free of charge on Mondays, but unfortunately that doesn't start until 7/11, so my little 10-minute foray cost me 8 bucks. Time for a season pass. Once or twice a week in addition to some pool drills should prepare me pretty well for my Lake Michigan tri on 7/30. To anyone who has access to OWS and hasn't taken advantage of it yet, do! ETA: note to self - bring a towel next time. Edited by sdejan 2011-06-20 7:14 PM
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