US Open Water Nationals 10k

May 19, 17 8:32

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The USA Swimming Open Water Nationals for the 10k is today (Friday). The men's 10k swim starts at 11am PT and the women's 10k starts at 1:30pm PT. The race is at Castaic Lake in Southern California. Some of the best Open Water swimmers in the world are competing. There'll be a live stream of the event and you can find it at usaswimming.org. I'm out at the event, so if anyone has any questions, please let me know. I'll post pictures/videos of the race on my Instagram page (http://www.instagram.com/magnoliamasters)

Tim

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 8:35

Post #2 of 17 (2983 views)

water temp? I know there was some worry it might be below 68.

Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [Kevin in MD] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 8:50

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Last I heard it was 68.

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 10:25

Post #4 of 17 (2944 views)

69

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 10:34

Post #5 of 17 (2929 views)

How are these athletes built? I mean, are they super lean and toned like pool swimming olympians, or are they a little rounder to deal with the colder water and longer event?

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [CCF] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 10:36

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Quote:

How are these athletes built? I mean, are they super lean and toned like pool swimming olympians, or are they a little rounder to deal with the colder water and longer event?

I've met Lexie Kelley, who may or may not be racing (didn't look at the start list). That woman has some serious arm muscle.

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [CCF] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 11:05

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All of them come from pool swimming backgrounds. There are a lot of college and post collegiate swimmers racing.

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 11:07

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SnappingT wrote:

All of them come from pool swimming backgrounds. There are a lot of college and post collegiate swimmers racing.

Cool, seems like a rad event.

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 11:25

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Live Stream Coverage:
https://www.usaswimming.org/...tional-championships

Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 11:30

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Alex Meyer racing?

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 11:31

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Swimswam says 69. Textile suits it is I guess.

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [realAB] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 15:10

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Looks like the Womens race is for 2nd, gal off the front just hammering it. And she is swimming crooked too!!

One of our pro triathlete gals fighting for 2nd at the moment it looks like.

Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 15:13

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I have to confess I have not followed pro OW swimming very close lately, what are the stats on this gal Ashley T?

Funny I logged on and recognized the voice of the boat announcer, used to swim with him in San Clemente. Mike Lewis who is a very good masters swimmer himself, and his wife is a multiple(many many times) national champion in lots of events. Cynthia Lewis, great couple..

Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [realAB] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 15:30

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Looks like 92 strokes per minute for the lead women, and that is her causing pace, will try and count once she smells the barn.

Just counted the gal leading the chase pack 100+ SPM. Looks like the urgency to position for 2nd is happening well from the finish.

Last edited by: monty: May 19, 17 15:32

Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [monty] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 15:38

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96 SPM for the leader Ashley now, getting close..

Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [monty] [ In reply to ]

May 19, 17 19:31

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The men's tempo was a lot slower. They were mostly in the 1.7-1.8 range so around 65-70spm.

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Re: US Open Water Nationals 10k [SnappingT] [ In reply to ]

May 20, 17 21:09

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Saw one of old Bill Rose's swimmers won Jr men 5k. Bill coached my coach at CDSC in the 70s.

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