Tips For Relieving Open-Water Swim Anxiety

... a personal race-day strategy that helps you maintain confidence. Cut out all negative self-talk, use calm and deep yoga breaths when you feel anxious, familiarize yourself with the race course and positions of safety personnel, and position yourself ...

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2013/05/training/tips-for-relieving-open-water-swim-anxiety_74940