I did the Spring Sprint Triathlon this morning.  I haven't done this race in 10 years.  I looked up my last race result and I finished in 57: 38.  I'd be wishful thinking if I thought I would even come remotely close to that time today.  I did finish it in 1:05:34.  I have to confess that I did not get into the pool once to prepare for this event.  I am an adequate swimmer, but I don't like to make myself suffer in the water as much as I do on the bike and the run.  So, that pretty much describes my game.....catch up.  Out of the water behind and play catch up from there on out.  I really did enjoy participating in this race and that was what I was hoping to get out of doing it.  I've already decided to do a few more races this year. 
One thing I will say, is that all the CrossFit training I've done made this race easier to do.  I know that I'm competing with a lot of specialists in this sport, but having a huge fitness base proved that there need not be a large time commitment to be competitive in triathlons.  At least Olympic distance and shorter.  There is no better evidence than my swim result.  No swim training, not even a warm up before hand, and my breathing was not any more labored than during a CrossFit workout.  So, I'll continue to do CrossFit workouts 3-4 times a week and get as many bike miles in as I can, while working in a run and swim workout here and there.  This is going to be fun.