Donner Lake Half
This race was my first triathlon DNF. It was a tough race. I am writing some of this a week later after much reflection and an awesome family vacation. http://donnerlaketri.com/half-triathlon/ Swim- I felt prepared for the swim. I came into this hoping for a swim PR. I was pretty confident in this. My training went well. I was swimming the fastest ever and have PR’d on my 100’s several times over. I was solid. On race day I was nervous. You would think by the 6 th 70.3 I would have this down. I still fear a random panic attack in the water. I don’t think that ever goes away no matter how strong of a swimmer I become. I am late to the start. I line up as the racers are getting ready with less than a minute left. I forgot to set my Garmin to multisport mode and I still have to put on my cap and goggles. I fight with all 3 after the start. I continue moving in the water while trying to get my Garmin to work. No stopping. Done. I’m in and time to swim. Water is n...