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 2004-03-23 2:39 PM |
New user 49  Iowa |  Subject: Hello - Looking for advice!Hi Everyone! I'm new to this site and sport of triathelons/duathelons. I'm an avid biker, just getting back into running after a looooong break and can barely swim 50 yards without drowning! (just kidding) My husband swam in college, and one of our kids is an excellent swimmer - he's starting teen tri's this summer, so when I'm in the water with them, I feel like a fish out of water - pardon the pun! I'm covered with help in the swimming area, but want to start with some small, low key competitions to get my feet wet. I was thinking of starting with a duathelon in a couple of months as I doubt that I am ready for a full tri with my swimming as bad as it is. Any ideas, tips on training, dua experience, etc? Thanks! |
| 2004-03-23 4:29 PM in reply to: #13914 |
Pro 4228  Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Hello - Looking for advice! Hi! A duathlon is a great thing to do! I also struggle with swimming (major struggle!). Maybe train for a tri for early next spring and work on swimming over the winter. Good luck! Cathy |
| 2004-03-23 4:45 PM in reply to: #13914 |
Champion 13323   Gold member | Subject: RE: Hello - Looking for advice! we have all started at the "barely swim 50 yards without drowning! "...but with a little effort and visiting the pool at least twice/week...you will improve immensely in several months....just so u have 'decent' form. starting with a du is a great way to get started in triathlons...try a masters or another swim program to work on it. i bet u could finish off the season this year with a sprint tri. great luck! |
| 2004-03-24 12:13 AM in reply to: #13914 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: Hello - Looking for advice! Swim fears and reservations seems to be a recurring theme here in the forum! Hang in there it gets better. |
| 2004-03-24 12:28 AM in reply to: #13914 |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: Hello - Looking for advice! Sounds like you have lots of inhouse resources to get you going in the pool. Running just takes miles. Biking is in the bag. You look ready to roll. Keep us posted. TW |
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