Pull buoy ordered and hopefully on the way soon. I might try out one of the communal ones at the pool in the meantime.

No tri for me because I can't run w/out getting injured (a broken down former half- and full marathoner).

I swim to cross train and quite honestly, because I love it. It's my Zen time.... It's also keeping me sane since I've been unable/unwilling to ride outside since winter arrived (cold and/or snow).

Thanks, everyone, for the tips/encouragement.