Any triathletes here?

Originally Posted by hammondc

Yep..it is in July in San Marcos, TX. The swim is what I am struggling with. It is only 500m too. I am just a very slow swimmer. Hopefully I can get the stamina to make it through the swim and make it up on the bike&run.

Don't be afraid to rest at the buoys if you have to, or with a cute lifeguard. Survive the swim, and beat down the beyotches on the rest.

I'm gonna guess it will be too warm to allow wetsuits. If not, use one. It helps for confidence at the minimum.