First Tri with a pool swim!

[teawoman]

How does the swim portion of a triathlon work if it is held in a pool? I did my first tri last weekend but it was an open water swim and I'm thinking of doing a short memorial day sprint on Monday. I read that people start 15 seconds apart for the pool swim but can someone explain how it really works? Do you stay in your swimming lane the entire time and just have to pass each other?

Thanks!

Yes. In the ones I've been in, you are put in groups (heats) according to the speed you report--maybe 4-5 in each lane and just tap toes to pass (not that I ever do ). More civilized than ow, from what I've heard , meaning that I've never been kicked in a pool swim, but have yet to do my first ow.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!