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26. No real "athletic" background before that, though I used to dance. I wish I'd started years ago, to be quite honest - but I've made some really good gains (at least with running and swimming) in only a short amount of time, so I am hopeful

You sound like you have a pretty decent background so I imagine with good, smart training, you could do well.

This is my first year and I'm 37.

I have 2 solid bike seasons under my belt. No problems there, but always room for improvement. I've run, on & off for 15 years so I'm used to that aspect.

Swimming is the true thorn in my side. 

When I signed up (back in Feb) for my first race (last weekend) I joined the local Y to get in some swim time. First swim I did 75 yds and I was toast. I kept working at it 2-3x/wk and can now do 1000 yds. I've still got a ways to go and will be looking at attending some Masters Swim Team sessions and Total Immersion for help.

But the single biggest help in my training was simply: The Internet.

Swim technique videos on YouTube. Great tips from sites such as this. I was amazed at how well prepared I was (except for the OWS).

38.

 I've always been active and tried many different sports like dance, rowing crew, paddling outrigger and playing roller hockey but I really love the personal challenge of triathlons.  Plus, you can raise money for some great causes! 

I am hooked.

I decided to take the leap and become a triathlete just about a year ago at the age of 18!

I'm working hard and finishing at the front of the pack top 25% most of the time. It's a bit disapointing not doing better than that, but I realize that I have a HUGE advantage of starting young. I've got plenty of years of work/training before I hit my peak.

I was 31, though I wish I had started earlier like in my early twenties.

Probably couldn't have afforded it though!!!!

I'm 45 (and loving life)

Just my luck to enter into the toughest AG