thanks, ladies! I appreciate the feedback.

Yep, Colby, two sprint races... the first is a half mile swim and a ~12 mile bike... the second is a 1.4 mile swim and a ~17 mile bike... I figure that will help (although I'm not totally sure how.... maybe just blind optimism?? ). I feel like the swim is my best event, then it goes progressively downhill.... ending with a run-but-mostly-walk. I'm totally ok with this-- I think my ultimate goal will eventually be to do the whole thing without walking, but for right now, I'm just trying to get used to tri-ing!

I can relate to the "preparing" problem, JennK... running is by far my worst leg, and I simply don't spend a lot of time training for it because it's so rotten.... maybe we can conquer that problem for next year's season??

I just signed up for the second one! Looks like I'll be taking it easy between... maybe a little yoga stretching and easy swim. Thanks again for the support and encouragement!