Starfish, I'm thinking it won't mess with it at all. You'll have the riding down, just spend some time per week swimming and running. And honestly running isn't a necessity if you decide to walk. I wanted to run just to be a bit better in it but I think I'll be walking a lot of the tri.

Yeah, my goofy questions. You know though? We're not born knowing how to wear a swim cap And the wetsuit? ooooomph! Oh my gosh. It's a complicated sport

I think a Seattle TE team would be great! Think of it as recreation, not a race. I hate starting guns too....too many years of running. The sound makes me feel sick. I choose not to compete and won't put myself in the mindset of letting it stress me.