Well done Triplefire. I have done a few mini Triathalons in the past (really mini) and I thought I would be fine in the swim leg as I had been working out hard at the pool and beach. When I jumped in to the swim it was like being in a washing machine, you got kicked in the face and bumped by other swimmers near by. This was not the lovely smooth pool or calm ocean with nobody in my lane or part of the sea. This was hard and catching your breath was near impossible.

I imagine you get use to it with the more Tri's you do and some of the other girls here may have tips on swimming in Tri's.

Enjoy your warm wetsuit and keep us up to date with all your Tri experiences.