How'd Cinco Go?

How did Cinco Ranch go for those who did it?

 It was my third tri and 1st OWS. Overall the Tri was great!.....the swim.....STANK!

First it was so cold. I think it was 54 degrees out. I was freezing my behind off, didn't have a wetsuit.  I really didn't think I'd need one. I felt the water when I got there and it really didn't feel too cold. That is until I got completely in. It took my breath away. I felt constricted. I started doing the breast stroke to regulate my breathing, but my first breath was a wave of water, so I started choking. Not a great way to start out! So I continued to do the breast stroke, but couldn't regulate my breathing for at least 100 yards. I know..... wimp huh? then when I did start getting used to (if you can even say that) the cold water, and start swimming freestyle, the murkeyness of it made me feel major clostro phobic. It was terrible, I was on my back half the time. After 200 yards, I was so tired. I did finally finish, but it took twice as long as it should have. I was third to last!

I caught my breathe in transition, and went on the bike and remembered why I was doing it. I passed a few dozen people at least. The run was a PR for me. I broke through the 10 min mile with an average of 8 min per mile.

So I am very happy! Guess what I'll be working on! It's too bad there are no places to OWS where I live, but more time in the pool certainly won't hurt.