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Re: Racine 70.3 swim cancelled [Pathlete]
Pathlete wrote:
You regularly swam in +/- 50 degree water without a wetsuit? It's like climbing in sub-zero temps without a parka. Sure you can do it for a spell but the ambient temperature is going to win and sap your body heat very, very fast. You clearly cheated death.

This is a standard hypothermia chart:

Hypothermia ChartWater Temp (degrees)Hypothermia IndexExhaustion or UnconsciousnessExpected Survival Time20 to 32 degreesEXTREMEUnder 7 minutesUnder 7-22 minutes32.5 degreesEXTREMEUnder 15 minutesUnder 15-45 minutes32.5 to 40 degreesSEVERE15 to 30 minutes30 to 90 minutes40 to 50 degreesHIGH30 to 60 minutes1 to 3 hours50 to 60 degreesCAUTION1 to 2 hours1 to 6 hours60 to 70 degreesMEDIUM2 to 7 hours2 to 40 hours70 to 80 degreesLOW3 to 12 hours3 hours to indefiniteOver 80 degreesNONEIndefiniteIndefinite


You're clearly not replying to me, as I had a better solution..... although I have done a 2.4 race in mid 50's before (obviously with wetsuit). My gripe is the seeming lack of prep for a substitute when it is not very uncommon. Wave start r/b/r would be better than their solution....
Last edited by: ggeiger: Jul 17, 17 11:30

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  • Post edited by ggeiger (Dawson Saddle) on Jul 17, 17 11:30