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2014-07-31 9:23 AM


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Subject: First time Chicago tri supersprint
Hi everyone,
I'm doing my first tri this year, super sprint distance in Chicago, and I was hoping to get some insight on what to wear and what to expect.
Naturally I'm most nervous for the swim portion and a little confused on what to wear for it.
Do I need a wetsuit? Tri suit? Am I going to drown in Lake Michigan?
I'm not totally comfortable running in tri shorts with the pad... any suggestions will be helpful. Thank you!

2014-07-31 11:21 AM
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Do you have any idea on the water temperatures?  How long is the swim portion?  For such a short swim, I'm thinking don't even bother with the wetsuit.  Though a trishort and top combo are probably going to be your best bet as far as clothing choice unless you can change into shorts that are more comfortable for you.

2014-08-03 9:16 PM
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The water temp today was 68 degrees.
2014-08-04 2:31 PM
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Subject: RE: First time Chicago tri supersprint

Are you able to practice in a local lake or even Lake Michigan - to see how cold it is to you?

This post will be particularly helpful:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=46864

A wetsuit will make you more buoyant and easier to swim, assuming you can practice in it.  On the flip-side, if you can't practice in it, or if it doesn't fit quite right, you may find your shoulders getting REALLY tired during the swim...this has happened to me.  A sleeveless can be a nice alternative - more easy of motion around the shoulders, but still mostly warm and you get the buoyancy benefit.

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