Getting over a bad swim start... breathing

Given your history, treat it as such. Carry on. Have a good race.

Two years ago I did Augusta 70.3 as a tune up to IMFL. Well the swim was a disaster. I got run over but that happened before, no big deal. But all of a sudden I started to panic. Couldn't breath, couldn't swim, couldn't put my face in the water. Not sure what happened. I did the breast stroke for a bit as everyone passed me. Actually swam over to a kayak and that's all it took. Just 10 seconds holding on to the kayak. Had a decent swim from then on.

But, I now had that doubt in my mind for IMFL. Up till this I used to love the swim. Now, not so sure. Long story short the IMFL swim was just fine. A few unsure moments in the middle of 2,500 people but it passed quickly.

It happens. Just put it behind you and have a great race.
Duane