My First Short Triathlon Experience: Running on Whoops! This past weekend, I completed my first-ever short triathlon, which was a) tons of fun b) nerve wracking and c) a wake up call. The event was a women’s-only triathlon aimed at encouraging women to try the sport while supporting a local women’s center—an awesome combination, right? I was incredibly nervous leading up to the race. As a newbie swimmer, the thought of a 100m swim in a 50m pool had me seriously questioning my life choices. Up until now, all my swimming practice had been in a 20m pool, and that 50m stretch felt pretty much endless. But, I have to…