ok, so next month is the mountain man triathlon up here in flag. Im not ready for the full length, but i think im going to do the short one just to get the experience. what i want to do is train for the next 13 months and really be ready next year! So, training for the running and riding im ok with! I am a total noob to swiming. would it really be beneficial for my to get into some advanced swim lessons or just go out there and knock out laps? Im gonna need a little practice with the whold tumble and kick off of the wall to turn around, but that is irrelavant when it comes to swiming across a lake and back.. im jsut thinking that some of you may do a lot of swiming and could help me out a little bit! i would apprieciate any help!