Subject: RE: newbie Lauriep717 - 2012-08-13 3:07 PM My name is Laurie. I have been a runner for years, completing many half and full marathons. I have always wanted to do a triathlon amd have set a goal to do one in the spring. So, I am just getting started. Right now, I have a mountain bike that I have been riding because I dont want to spend a lot of money on a tri bike if I dont like it. Any suggestions for how to get started? Hi Laurie - Welcome to BT! I followed the same route as you (I was a runner and found that my knees hurt less when I broke up the running with some biking and swimming) and have fallen in love with Triathlon. I wish the same for you. I'd check out the free plans on this site. I also like the ones at Tri Newbies: http://www.trinewbies.com/tno_trainingprograms.asp Pick a plan and build up your volume. The thing that most people need the most help on is the swim portion. Try to take a couple of lessons at your Y or sign up for a masters swim class to work on your stroke. You will ready to go in the spring! Good luck! |