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imsmith, my first tri is Saturday and it's a snake-style swim as well. When I went to register at setupevents, they asked for a 100m swim time and that's how they place you. I just put down 3:00 to start so I could register, but when back twice to edit it to a more specific time. They say to time a 500m swim (or 500y depending on the pool), then divide that time by 5 for your 100m pace. Try that and you should be placed pretty well. The problem is, as a friend who raced last year told me, that some people just drop in a time and they're in the wrong wave, but they won't move to be passed, even at the corners. So check on pool race etiquette and rules so if you get a tap on the foot you know the swimmer behind you wants around (or if you need to tap a swimmer).

 Have a good race!

Jonathan,

I know you are a fan of De Soto tri stuff.  Do you have a preference for tri shorts?  They make the Forza and the Carrera line.  I don't really know what I am looking for and the two lines have about a $25 difference.

I also read that the Forza is "great for non-wet suit races".  Does that mean it is no good for under a wet-suit?

Thanks.

Right now I am "Steady Eddie".  My 300yd average from last week is almost identical to my 1000yd average from todays workout (both are about 1:57/100).   I am in week 5 of the 6 week 0-1650 plan so my main focus right now is stamina but when this program is over, how much quicker do you do, lets say a 300yd vs a 600yd?  Just a little bit faster, 10 seconds faster, etc?

Thanks!