Hey DB,

I too don't like swimming in lakes, murky places or anywhere that i can't see the bottom...(I had a bit of a panic attack myself this year at one tri swimming in the swan river..(eeeeerrwwwww....)) and am sitting here wondering what the responses are!

Now, about the sizes of the other chicks...Let me say this:
1-YOu may be a bit bigger but it's showing others that you're moving you're a** and doing something about getting fitter
2-Don't give up! Think about you & what you need to do to finish. You're there for you, not the skinny chickies!
3-Remember to SMILE!!!

I wish you tons of luck at your tri dear. I wish i could offer more support in the swim

C