Super sprint triathlon: 200-400 yard swim, 6-mile ride and 1.5-2 mile run. This is a great place to start for your first triathlon. Particularly if you are a little nervous about your first open water swim. with your first open water swim. Look for a local race in a smaller lake or that is parallel to the beach so you can stand if you feel nervous. And remember, that wetsuit helps so much with buoyancy, it pops you right to the surface. Have fun!