Thanks for the responses.
Another question. What equipment do I need? Goggles/mask make sense but I never thought of getting any ( I have started some swimming but have been doing so without either ) Wetsuits... are they necessary? Bike suits... are they necessary (I've been biking in a T-shirt and shorts) No clips as of yet but I hear they really help. What else does one need to get involved?
My background in sports is primarily wrestling. As an adult weights and running (to not get fat) so all of the equipment needs are a little foreign to me.
This is an awesome site (for the record JMO)
Oh... and I found a race in my area on Sept 20.
It is an international race and the course is rated as moderate. The area is relatively "hilly" and the swim is in a lake.
Is the date too soon? and is the race too long for a first one? I'm thinking of shooting for this one because of the convenience (geographically speaking)
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm...il&eventID=940
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm...il&eventID=940