Another goggle question and a bike question

[Tri Girl]

1) I hate to bring this up, but, what happens if you get a flat during a race? Do you change it as quickly as you can and keep going? Or do you throw in the towel? (As related to a sprint or Oly distance.) (And another related question, do you bring your saddle pack with tire changing supplies?)

I always carry my saddle bag with tire changing supplies. If I have a flat, I'll fix it- no matter what the race distance. I don't care if I'm last, but I refuse to let myself DNF unless it's physically unhealthy for me to keep racing. Others may feel differently, but it takes me about 5 min to change a tire, so I might as well do it and keep on truckin'.

2) I feel somewhat sheepish asking this since its not for me, but for my husband who is doing his first Oly on June 30. He bought a wetsuit and is all set to start practicing open water swimming next week when the reservoir opens for swimming. Do you need different goggles for open water swimming? Or is it ok to use the regular low profile competition style? Thanks!

I wear the same goggles in the pool and open water. They fit like a glove and I'm of the philosophy that if something works- don't change it! I do, however, wear tinted goggles all the time. Last summer I had to use a back-up pair when my regulars broke and the lenses were clear- and BOY did I go blind from the glare off the water.