Subject: RE: How old were you when you decided to train to be a triathlete?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) . |