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Subject: How did this happen ?
So I have got out of condition in the last few years - there are good reasons - and I join a local beginners running group, 2 weeks in and I'm gtting the bug. SO I start looking at 10K and 5K races in next years calendar and out of nowhere a tri event comes up. I think to myself 'never run before this but I used to love cycling and swimming, why not try this ?' Look closer and see the super sprints are probably do able so I join a local tri club.
So at 57 with a body past its best and carrying extra weight I begin my tri training Thursday with a swim session , after the running group. I have a beginners aquathon locally pencilled in for November and am looking at a duathlon in April and a Tri in August. My browser history is full of sites selling tri suits and tri suit reviews . How did this all happen so quick ? How can I possibly think this is a good idea ? Will I ever have a free evening again ?
Comments welcome
Chris Benton (UK)


2015-10-03 10:16 AM
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Subject: RE: How did this happen ?

You have the bug.  Just make sure you take it slow...ramp up your training slowly to avoid injury.  It sounds like your tentative race schedule is easily doable and will gradually get you ready for the triathlon next year.

Good luck and welcome to the site!

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