Congratulations Triathlete! They are fun, aren't they?
Also, nice job on getting it done even with a chest cold! Way to persevere. Take some time now, rest up, and kick that cold....you don't want it getting any worse (as chest cold frequently do). Go light on the training...real light!
$400 wetsuit for $150...that is an awesome deal! Nice job...and since you've spent the money you now need to do more races to justify the cost!
It was my wife that was doing lobsterman as a relay....I have been focusing on running and did the Maine marathon this weekend. She had a good swim, but not as good as she usually does (usually 1st-3rd woman out of the water, 5 or 6th overall). Our son was born in March and she is still working to get back in form....it's been tough for her to get the pool time.