The race schedule says that swim practice at Tempe Town Park for Thursday and Friday, however, I had a guy I train with this morning tell me there has NEVER been swim practice in the past.
Soooo…is there practice in the “lake” or no?
there was last year. I don’t remember the times, but I do know they were only letting people in at certain times.
Yep, there were at least 2 open swim mornings in Tempe Town Lake last year, I think Friday and Saturday.
And there was in 2006 as well…
I’ve done IMAZ every year - and there is always swim practice.
They do not allow swimming at any other than time than the designated morning hours (8-10 i think), however. Maybe that it was your friend was thinking of.
Thanks for the info…I’ll be there at the practices and hope to meet some of you fine folks there. I’ll be the guy in the wetsuit and swimcap…you can’t miss me.
Your friend is not correct … there has always been a pre-race morning swim at IMAZ.
The athlete guide is up on the race website if you want to see the times for this year.
Dave
There were 3 days last year that they allowed it IIRC. It was during set hours 8-10’ish only though. Signs were posted warning of an immediate DQ for anyone swimming outside the set times/days.
On Sunday April 6 there is a 2.4 mile swim at Tempe Town lake
http://www.dcbadventures.com/recent/eventDetails.php?id=42
This Saturday March 22 at 3pm several of us are swimming at Saguaro lake (Butcher Jones)
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This Saturday March 22 at 3pm several of us are swimming at Saguaro lake (Butcher Jones)
- Bring your wetsuit. All reports are that it’s cold.
- Pay for your parking pass (pick it up at a convienence store on the way in). Way cheaper than a ticket.
-Jot
We swam it last Saturday in wet suits. Lets just say that I wouldn’t want to do a Play Girl photo shoot comming out of the water :O. Circle K on Shea and the Bee line has parking passes.