My first DNF

So I was really excited to start my first olympic distance. I travelled 180 miles, got a hotel the whole bit. Got to the race in the morning and did the whole warmup thing. I was ready. Got into the water and after only 200m I felt like I couldn't breathe in my wetsuit.  Yikes, I'm gonna drown, I should quit and save myself so my newborn child doesn't grow up fatherless!  No, I can swim for over an hour without stopping, don't be dumb.  After a little back float and some inspirational self talk I got my self back on track and finished the 1500m swim in a decent time. 

On to the bike, feeling great, spinning high rpms and cruising.  Got to the big downhill and hit 35mph.  I hit an unmarked pothole and blew my front tire NOOOOOO!!!  No problem when I get to the bottom of the hill I'll jump off and change out the tire.  Problem, this course featured a turn at the bottom of the hill.  I slowed myself to about 24mph but had to try the turn, not so good on just a rim and out it went from under me.  I hit the pavement pretty hard and when I got up I couldn't walk on my left foot.  I wasn't sure how bad I had hurt myself until I looked down at my ankle.  It was HUGE, it didn't hurt as much as it should have though based on how big it was.  After panicking I decided to take a look and see how badly broken it was......hold my breath.......roll down my sock.....and realize that it was my timing chip bracelet under my sock. IDIOT!!!  After some xrays I was diagnosed with..... a bruise on the bottom of my heel.

I felt like a dork but at least I get to "tri" again in two weeks.  Yay!  The journey of triathlon is really awesome and I can't wait to do another.