Cedar Hill - Open Water Swim Challenge and Aquathlon

That was my first race! The race is small and so not intimidating which is why I picked it. Also, I didn't have a bike yet and it was a wonderful way to see if I liked racing or just the training I would wholeheartedly recommend the race as a first time foray into this sport.

Just before the race they have a kids race. Those kids stick around and I had a great moment that I carry with me forever. I'm a swimmer and when I finished the swim portion I just kind of stopped on the exit ramp. I mean the swim is over right? lol this little kid yelled at me "you can rest in transition! go go!" and after that I was hooked.

Oh awesome! That is exactly what I wanted to know!

I'm excited for this race now! Did you practice transitioning between swimming and running before the race?

I'm still working on being able to run a 5k, but I can swim the sprint distance amount without a problem in a pool. I've also open water swam in an ocean multiple times, though I know in the lake I won't be able to see the bottom.