Subject: RE: Two Triathlons in Two Weeks?I say go for it. I am new to triathlons this year and didn't have a background in any of the disciplines. Years ago (I'm 35 now ) I used to play baseball and lifted a ton of weights.
Anyway to answer your question, I ran 2 olympic races back to back. Although I was tired during the second race I was able to complete both relatively easily. I was definitely more tired after the second race but nothing too bad. I will say the second race took me 15 minutes longer for a couple of reasons:
1. wetsuits were not legal in the second race (water temp was 81 ) I did wear a wetsuit in the first race.
2. bike course was more difficult during the 2nd race -- significant uphill.
3. very hot during the second race --upper 80's!
Have fun during both races.
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