You should go for it! Dont put it off until next year, sounds like you are confident on the swim and bike but need to focus on the run a bit. Most races are very well marked and its not likely you will get lost...and I find that the participants and the people that run the races are very supportive.

Good luck on your training and keep us posted here!

Tom

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If you got the time to train for it and have the fire in your belly to do the training then go for it. focus on the goal of finishing and don't worry about anything else - you are miles ahead of folks who don't have the guts to try it like you do.  you can do this.  get a plan and get going!

by the way the races I've done the biggest cheers usually go for the last person going in.  triathletes are a surprisingly friendly bunch and we recognize how hard it is to do this and how much guts it takes to even attempt this challenge. we respect all finishers who try their best

Congratulations! Interesting that it's a reverse triathlon (run-bike-swim).

I hope you'll stay connected here & let us know what questions come up during your training etc.

Do you know if the swim is along the shore or an out & back?

Will you have access to open-water swims to train in? I know you are comfortable with the swim. But since it's last, there's more risk involved & I want you to finish strong & happy! :-)

Best to you and your training!

Sara

p.s. & Happy Birthday!!

Congratulations SharynLS on your commitment to trying a Tri!!!!! I don't think that there is a runner out there who was not hesitant about trying a new race distance at some point in their running career. You're stepping it up a notch and taking on 2 other disciplines plus the running. Anytime I tried something new, my goal was to finish regardless of time. Once you finish the Tri, then work on finishing in a specific time. Enjoy your accomplishment when you cross the finish line!!!!!