Subject: RE: I'm new and I needed a big goal I found a few sprints in my area over the summer - one in May, June, and August. I think there's even a few beginner clinics, which I might need to check out.
If I was starting out as full on couch potato, I think I would've set an easier goal. I think I'm in pretty good shape, and I really believe I can do a half at the end of the 6 months. I guess I would like to take on a huge challenge, even if it kills me to complete it, rather than to set a goal and know I was capable of more.
How much is too much? I mean, how often can our bodies handle that much physical exertion? I'm just wondering if this is like a once/twice year thing? Or does it matter on the distance of the triathlon? Can you do it more frequently if you're doing shorter distances? And how long should I expect it to take to build up the strength/endurance to do an IM distance?
The only thing I can think to compare it to is my dad, who is a runner. He runs shorter races monthly, and a marathon at least every couple years.
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