http://www.thetriathlonoptimist.com/2009/07/21/what-not-to-do-in-your-first-triathlon-swim/ A novice triathlete with a can do attitude. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:15:37 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.thetriathlonoptimist.com/2009/07/21/what-not-to-do-in-your-first-triathlon-swim/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Janice Klein Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:15:37 +0000 http://www.thetriathlonoptimist.com/?p=157#comment-27 I am getting ready for my 1st. T. Your comments about the swim event were very helpful. If the swimming part is a mass start can you wait behide the clock and let the group get going and then pass the clock and enter the water? It was my understanding that your time dosen't start until you cross the line. I am nervous about all the elbows and legs flying around. Heard there are many injuries. Also, where can I find bike groups and swim groups to practise with. I am getting ready for my 1st. T.
Your comments about the swim event were very helpful. If the swimming part is a mass start can you wait behide the clock and let the group get going and then pass the clock and enter the water? It was my understanding that your time dosen’t start until you cross the line. I am nervous about all the elbows and legs flying around. Heard there are many injuries. Also, where can I find bike groups and swim groups to practise with.

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