I like to race in a new pair of Speedo goggles for ocean swims because I know that they won't fog up. Another great idea is to buy Speedo anti-fog solution which will help stop your goggles from fogging up. Or I have been told that spitting in them and then rinsing them in the salt water before your race helps.

I'm sure you have done sufficient training. Believe in yourself and be confident. If you really haven't done enough training there is nothing you can do now. Just take your time, enjoy yourself and there will be plenty of people to help you if you need it.

It's important to remember why you are doing the race - because it is fun! If I find myself getting nervous I focus on enjoying my race. The race is the fun part and the training is the hard part.

I don't really have role models but I have great respect and appreciation for our Olympic Gold medallists such as Danyon Loader, Sarah Ulmer, Hamish Carter and the Evers-Swindell sisters. A lot of these athletes endured enormous disappointments in their sporting careers, but came back tougher and stronger than ever to achieve Olympic Gold.  

I'm inspired everyday by the big goals that I have, not a particular person. Goal setting is a really important and fun thing to do. I love working hard to achieve something because when you achieve it it feels amazing. Maybe you want to set some goals for the tryathlon? 

Freestyle is the fastest stroke and I find it the easiest stroke. If you want to swim as fast as you can then it is probably best to stick to freestyle, but there is nothing wrong with taking your time and doing other strokes if you get tired. A lot of people like to do breaststroke so they can have their head out of the water.  

It will depend on your abilities as a swimmer. If you are confident and want to be one of the first swimmers out of the water, it is best to start out fast and get some clear water to swim in, as well as being in the front pack. If you are a little nervous about the swim, take your time and ease into it. You can always swim faster toward the end if you have lots of energy left.