I think if you have to rest that much during a swim in a pool, you will be very challenged to do a 1500 m open water swim. You could probably muddle through the run by walking aportion of it, and could probably complete the bike, but the swim? Sounds doubtful to me. I say skip it this time and do the training for next time.

I think it'd be good training but agree w/ slow n steady above you may have to go slow and take breaks (which are allowed on the swim!) start in the back to the outside and let the crowd get away from you so you can avoid any traffic. if you do it at YOUR pace (no racing allowed keep that ego in check) i think you can finish it and get a good idea what will be like on your "A" race. hope that helps good luck and have fun

In my expert opinion(for swimming only), I have been swimming for over 25 years, a good portion was competitive. I would say to forego this race, you should be able to swim 1500m easy with no breaks and have plenty left over, by plenty I mean, you should feel fresh getting on the bike if you have conditioned well. Joe is right, an open water swim is difficult and chaotic. There is alot more to open water swimming thatn you may think. Please check out some of my replies to older posts regarding this, I put a ton of valuable tips and strategies there. Another question, have you done any brick training(biking then straight into your run), if not be prepared for quite a suprise when you get off your bike. If you still insist on doing this event, then become familiar with the breast stroke as you may need it to get you through the swim, relax in T1 for a few minutes, get your bearings, then be ready for the run, your legs will be like jelly if you haven't conditioned with brick training, it will take you the first mile at least to find your legs, so don't worry, they will arrive. Good luck and race safe.

-Anthony

sacu,

I am sorry if I have scared you off. If you feel confident you can finish the race then take breaks like Joe mentioned. I would like to see that you enjoy the race and not have to panic during the swim which will throw the rest of your day off.

-Anthony

So how was the race? details, details, details!