Hi,

I am interested in completing a triathlon at some point in the near
future but my swimming no nowhere up to par. Although I have done the
Rideau Lakes tour twice with no major problem and have finished 2
marathons (no record breaking times I must say) I have a very hard
time swimming. It almost seems like I panic and get winded almost
immediately ... I can not go for more than a few yards freestyle.

I am not sure where to start, where to go or how to proceed to improve
on this front. I don't really ahve the funds to spend on a coach so I
am usualy stuck to my own devices for training. I am also fairly
limited on time because of a few kiddies at home.

Feedback or advice would be appreciated. I am in the west-end which
is why I am inquiring in this group.

Thanks for your help!

Joel :)