Ottawa River Triathlon: Bouncing Back like a Badass
The temperature shocked my lungs…mass respect for this chick sans suit! The swim course was 3 laps of 500m. I had to take the first lap stroke by stroke. I knew I was physically able to complete the course but it took all my mental fortitude to overcome my feelings of panic and doubt. When my fingertips hit the sand the first time, I was filled with relief but then instantly filled with fear. There were two laps to go. I sprinted back into the water. One down…two to go. The s