Notes
The swim started out really good. I had to look up quite a bit to spot the buoys and avoid people, but that wasn't too bad. Once we got to the turn around, it began to suck. Wasn't able to see as well, people all over the course, inside and outside of the course. Started getting kicked and wacked on the head by people swimming in odd directions. Got out of the water High 36's right on pace, was totally jacked. Got back in, got my rythm and was feeling pretty good until someone crashed into my legs. Instant cramping. I had to swim through it and only kick with one leg until the cramp went away. This continued through the remainder of the swim, probably a dozen time, which cost me several minutes. Also really freaked my out considering I had 9 hours to go and was already cramping up.
I don't think I hit or kicked anyone during my swim. I also swam straight and on course the whole way. What the hell is wrong with people, are they swimming with their f-ing eyes closed. It isn't hard to avoid contact if you pay just a little attention! That's all.