Turning 50

Welcome to BT!

I did my first Tri this year on my 50th birthday. Very cool way to spend the morning. I used an old mountain bike for that race since I wasn't really sure if I'd like triathlon or not.

But like many others on this site, I became absolutely hooked! Picked up an entry level road bike and found I really love riding almost as much as distance running. I got a Felt F-95 and have been very happy with it.

Best of luck to you!

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Dave

I also turned 50 this year & hate to run or swim.

Can I out a 3 person team together for the White Lake 1/2 in MAy 2012?

Post in the NC forum Tom. There may be some interest in a relay there.

I turned 50 last Friday and did my 4th Ironman race following day.

Tris are great way to celebrate birthday milestones and also in tri aging up is a good thing.

Welcome and good luck!

Congrats on your fiftieth birthday's everyone.  In the words of my wife's Ukrainian grandfather,"You young yet!"  I wish I had started when I was 50. 

The old guys I ride with at times leave me in the dust without breaking a sweat and I turned 61 last week.

Carry on, never quit.

I to turned 50 this year ( April )   Did my first Iron distance race in Nov ( Beach2Ballteship) to celebrate 

Could not have done anything better. I felt great crossing the finish line  slow (16:13:09) but finishing

Have only been doing triathlons for three years

Turned 53 in August and just getting back in shape after a 20+ year layoff.  Did body building, running, tri's and biathlons in my past.

Word of advice.  Be careful especially with the run and swim (injuries).  Slow and build up.  Age is a "B"  Recover time is a bit longer than in younger years (just my personal experience).  Running: do walk/run to begin and take it slow.  Caution with the swim when using weights.  Just blew out both of my shoulders (shoulder impingent syndrom) because did too much, too soon...thought I was young again.  Having to rest, but I'll be ok.  Make sure you get enough rest and sleep.

Best of luck.

Welcome. from another 1960 baby.

Did my first tri a couple of years back and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made.  be careful though, it can become both expensive and all consuming!!  

Cool thread - i will turn 50 iun july and am looking forward to the new age group.  For me, being a lifelong runner, fifty has been a real motivator  for almost a year now.  I embrace the new age group and challenges.  Good luck to every one and enjoy life

x2.  did my first tris this year (sprint, HIM and IM) after a "lifetime" of being a couch potato.  The support here is great!  Recovery time at this age sucks though.