Subject: RE: Anyone belong to any Tri Clubs? To prepare for my first marathon last November I joined a running club. To be honest at first it was intimidating doing workouts with extremely good athletes. But you get over it, and soon the benefits of the workouts far outweigh any self-consciousness you might feel. Focus on your workout, not what others are doing. If anything it prepares you mentally for racing.
From my experience with the triathlon club I just joined, I'd say that triathletes in general are much more friendly. They are undoubtedly as good athletically and enjoy competition just as much, but don't throw around nearly as much attitude as runners can (sorry, its true ). The veterans of these clubs, especially in San Diego, are an invaluable source of knowledge and experience that they will usually part with for free, or a beer now and then. You don't have to race or even train against them, but with them. |