First one down.

Hello all, I finished my first sprint distance today ( Island Lake Triathlon ) and I am in love.  The final split results are not in but my overall was 1:41 my estimated individual splits were 19min swim(1/2mi), 38min bike(12.4mi), and 33min run(3.1).

I took my time in the transition areas, after the swim I couldn't find my bike, and then after the bike I counted one too many rows to put my bike back.

I am curious as to what happened in the swim. I have been training in the pool for a decent amount of time and was able to swim the distance with out much trouble, but today when I took off I was winded within the first 100 to 200 M and had to breast stroke the majority of the 800M. I found once I got into the breast stoke rhythm of breathing it was very difficult to switch to free after.  My fogged up goggles didn't help the matter much either.

All in all it was a great experience, I don't think I have been more proud of myself, and can't wait to finish a full tri.

Bri