Ironman by 2015 (age 50)

there are couch to 5k training plans on this site and your best option for swimming would be to join a masters group.  Don't let the "masters" part of that intimidate you, it's a name not an indication of the participants abilities.

Welcome to BT!

Hello, I would like to introduce myslef also. I am 47 also and just watched Ironman Wisconsin. Always wanted to be an Ironman and would like to do one at age 50. I am starting from scratch (couch). I am joining the local YMCA in Oct. to start swimming classes. Would love to talk and learn from you experts on this journey.

Krista

P.S. Anyone know when the 2013 Mentor program is going to open?

Thats is great.  I am proceeding slow.  But I have the bike part down.  I rode my bike approx 1800 miles this year.  I just got my foot looked at because of an old injury and received two shots of cortisone in my left foot.  The three little toes.  I am signing up to swim at the local school.  I wish you luck on yur journey as well.   We will speak about our progress.

Joe

Thanks for the advise.  I have been swimming and walking.   I am doing the couch potato to 5K.   I am taking my time with the run.   The swimming is good, it is harder than I thought.  I am swimming 400 yards.  I stop at every 50 yards for short period of time.   I am progressing and looking forward to the spring to do my first sprint Tri. 

Congrats on on signing up for your IM.   That is the first thing commit to a race. 

On Sunday, I swam a lot more than I ever have, it was my 5th time swimming.  I did the 100 meters warm up and then swam for 30 minutes.  I completed 24 laps in that time, with breaks.  Then we did some drills, touching your hand before doing that stroke.  That was hard for me as I need my arms for balance.  I struggled doing the 50 meters.  Then it happened, I got a cramp in the lower calf and the front part shin of my right leg.   I was able to the wall and rest, but the cramp did not go away.  I ended up getting out of the water stretching and walking around.

I am still dealing with the pain from that swim, I never had a cramp like that before.  I was told I must be pointing my toes with a stiff legs while swimming.    I am going to swim tonight and do the 10, 25 meter drill as well as 2, 50 meter drills, which Boyle advised me to do.   Swimming is my weak point, it all new. 

How have you been doing?

I have a friend who is moving to Buffalo in November. He's a runner that I am trying to make a triathlete. I should set you two up as training partners. You can show him how to bike, he can pace you running. You're both on your own to swim. 

That sound great. 

I am always open to help as well as some to share in training.  My number is 716-222-4000.

He can also call if he would like any information about the area. 

Thanks