Run-Bike-Swim Race

What distances? What's the swim like (lake, ocean, pool? Wetsuits?)

My first tri was a Run-Bike-Swim sprint (5k, 9-miles, 100-yd pool). My best piece of hard-earned noobie wisdom is this: don't burn out on the run. It seems obvious, but if you're used to finishing a tri with the run where you can go all out, it may take some serious restraint to hold back a little, especially since you'll have fresh legs.

Definitely do some run-bike bricks. I didn't, and I felt it on the bike, especially at the beginning.

Have fun

Sounds fun. The run/bike transition isn't that much different than a more normal T1. In fact if you use socks you'll already have them on at the start and taking off running shoes should be faster than removing a wetsuit. Hopefully you won't need a wetsuit for the swim as that could be difficult to get on. You may want to start the swim a little slower than normal to prevent muscle cramps in the cooler water after you've been using the legs extensively.

Have fun!

Where is this race?  That is a dream triathlon for me!!! 

 Doesn't help me so much, does it!  Bummer.  Have fun!

hey bucniowa,

i'll be participating in one similar to the one you did. sounds like fun! i am curious to see how this will pan out. for me, since running is a stronger point than swimming, it'll definitely be interesting, especially jumping in the pool after having given it a red-line effort on the two previous events! i wonder how i'll feel in the pool!

my tri will be a 5k trail run, 12mi bike, and 1/4 mi swim in a pool...

any tips that you may care to share about your experience?

Thanks!