u/kyleyle

I'm not new to swimming and endurance sports. I'm a previous club swimmer and run a few marathons and halves a year. That doesn't stop me from respecting triathlons though! Three disciplines at once is a beast.

I was feeling really confident about the day. Training was well. Nutrition all good. The weather was ok... or so I thought.

For context, I'm a small frame guy. 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm), 108 lbs (49 kg). I always feel cold. The slightest breeze or lack of sun will have me wearing a long sleeve or hoodie, even during the summer.

Lake temp was 21.5C, air temp about 12C, and lots of wind this morning.

After I finished the swim, I wasn't too cold but not comfortable. The wind was still strong. The clouds were dark and it had just rained a bit I could tell from the damp road.

I ride 15 minutes in and the wind picks up. A lot. It starts raining a little. I'm watching my heart rate fall on my bike computer (heart rate monitor based). I've had this feeling before. Idk if it's hypothermia but I knew if I continued, I'd be putting my safety at risk. Especially with an open bike course.

I made the decision to turn around and DNF.

It sucked. I felt some shame. I watched other riders pass me and continue on unbothered.

I still don't know how to feel. Continuing would've been a scary grind. I wanted to finish my first but I was so cold. Shoulders tense. Could barely speak to the volunteers when I showed up to call in my DNF.

Anyone with similar DNF experiences? Thoughts on how to manage the cold as a smaller person like me? Thanks all.

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