Lessons

Slight tweak on the left foot from the kerb,
Light sprain on the right ankle from a littered plastic bottle,
Near collision with a dumbass who rode his bike on the bloody pavement near downtown east,
Stiff neck, shoulders and hip flexors aches from the previous swim,
Not hydrated properly.

Target 12k, accomplished 6k

Lessons learnt:
There are days where you just don't have it in you.
Respect the conditions, respect your body.
Live to AFI for another day.

Things to take note:
Do not overtrain
Do not compensate
Time to get a new pair of shoes