Hi I'm Gina!

Hi, my name is Gina and I have been trying to train and learn more about triathlon for almost a year now.

I was planning on doing the Ironman 70.3 Tempe this Oct, but it looks like that won't happen, but I still continue to train and learn.

I am 39 years old, I turn 40 next week!! I don't have much of an athletic background, but I have done running off and on through the years, which has maybe given me a small base to grow from. I don't have much of a swimming background, but I was a lifeguard when I was younger. I never learned proper swimming technique though.

As far as biking goes, I have done a lot of indoor training on Zwift/Rouvy, but I have a hard time going fast down hills and by fast I mean anything over like 18 mph haha. I have to get outside more and get comfortable with riding. When I ride too fast outside I feel dizzy and scared like I'm going to fall off the bike. That is something that I am trying to work on though. I don't know if I will ever be able to do a triathlon on an actual Tri bike in Aerobars, but I enjoy a regular road bike, which gets the job done.

If anyone has time to analyze my swim, I just had a video recorded today. I can see that I am crossing pretty badly and will need to work on that. If anyone has any advice or critiques, drills etc that you think will help me I would love to hear it!

My current swimming video can be seen here:

https://youtu.be/tFWjfnJ_mnw

Thank you for your help and nice to meet you all!