Tri for the Anti-Runner?

[KSH]

Gwen, if I could start running, you can! I am slow, but I like it and I have had no injuries. I don't count my cranky hip because that seems to ache whether I am running or not. The key is to start slowly and build up. Plus, I never run more than 3 days a week.
I wish I could swim, so I could do a tri. Well, I can swim, but it's mostly breast stroke, trying to keep my face out of the water so my contacts don't get wet. I've never found goggles that work on my tiny head, despite recommendations here. I seriously have trouble with endurance when swimming because I don't know the technique. Plus, I don't like not being able to touch bottom...
Too bad we couldn't do a tri where you do the swim, we both ride, and I run!
I guess that wouldn't work, since I am probably in your mother's age category .

I have a tiny head... TYR makes goggles for women. I bought 8 pairs of goggles to try out and these are the ONLY ones that worked:

TYR Women's T-72 Petite
http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/2746.htm

You can get clear lenses with a blue frame. I bought mine at Academy for $5.96. Cheaper than what they are selling for at Swim Outlet.

In the end though, I would suggest buying 10 pairs of goggles, and swimming in each pair, until you find the ones that fit. What fits one person won't fit another. Take back the ones that don't fit.