Silver - re the wetsuits - up here in the north country the water temps are at about 60 degrees or less right now (we have only had about 5 days this year where the air temps gotten up over 80) so they are required for the tri I am cutting my teeth on. Our lakes NEVER seem to warm up around here until the middle of August.
Best of luck getting used to the swim (I am glad I had to learn to run vs swim much less scary

Luv'n Austin - What a frightening experience for you - but the good thing is you now know you can survive it.

We will have to get you treading water, it is really very easy to do if you relax. I think then you would have a feeling of more control.

We are planning a dip into the Souris tomorrow w/ wetsuits then complete a mini tri just to practice transitions. I am REALLY worried about the cold. I hate being cold!

The swim for the tri is in a Marina off of the Missouri river north of Bismarck so the water there will be plenty cold too.

Your Bro has plenty of bikes around now, maybe he'd let you ride one, also I have another friend w/ an arsenal of bikes who isn't very tall I am sure she would have one for loan.

Excited to see you!