Not the best result for my first event

My first event for the new swimming season produced a time i was not expecting.  The 2 hour 40 min 9.5 km swim was definitely not what i wanted, but after some sole searching and reflection it really should not have been unexpected considering we have been concentrating on picking up my speed and not spending time on endurance.

The first 5km saw exceptionally good 1km split times but that is where it ended and i came home with a very 'dry sail'.