This triathlon thing is a bit overwhelming. My uncle told me that I should give one a shot next year because he does them a lot and thinks it's a good idea. I currently race road bikes and I just wanted to know what to expect as far as competition in my level. I am 18 and race cat 5 (i'll be a 4 next year) but I ran the mile and 2 mile in track in high school. That leaves swimming... I plan on getting a few lessons but will I be able to make up for it on the bike? I guess this also relates to pacing, should you go all out in the run or keep a steady pace throughout? Thanks for any help!