Novice triathlete.
J3ffthatcher
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Hey all. Figured I'd reach out and see if anyone else is in a similar spot to me, 39 yo male who is getting back into shape by training for tri's. I've got a couple of sprints under my belt and plan to step up to olympics mid season. Always up to share info on what works and seem to always have questions on equipment etc....would also be willing to answer basic questions for anyone thinking about trying one based on my experiences. Let me say upfront I'm no expert but I'm the weekend warrior type. Thanks and cheers!
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Feel free to send a friend request...I"m always up for chatting about triathlon 8)0
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Just did my 2nd Go Tri Duathlon this morning, I did 1 Go Tri Super sprint last year. My running is terrible and I only have a mountain bike but it doesn't stop me.0
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Running is my least fav part for sure0
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So what were the distances in the duathlon? I've seen this locally but haven't done one,0
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i'm starting my fifth season as a triathlete. running sucks for me too.
i've done a bunch of sprints and olympics, and one 70.3.0 -
You feel so down when you come off he bike where you feel like you were flinging and go to slow motion for the first 1/2 mile or so. Haven't gotten used to it yet.0
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J3ffthatcher wrote: »So what were the distances in the duathlon? I've seen this locally but haven't done one,
I'm very much a novice it was 2k run, 9k bike, 2k run.
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Nice, I wish they would do a few of those in my area during the winter so I could get the fun of running an event but without swimming in the pool.0
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I know... he's just spammed God knows how many threads with passive aggressive opinions... Probably having a bad day at work...0
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Anyway, back on subject... Welcome to triathlon. I found it a very welcoming culture in general where even those who were very serious were still supportive to newbies and the back of the pack. I started in 2007 and did Ironman Switzerland in 2010. I had to give it up in 2013 when my mum needed care with COPD. She passed away later that year but in 2014 my dad got cancer and he passed on last July. So after some time off, I'm just gently returning to training now. I'm not sure yet if I want to race again, at the moment I'm just training for fun, but I just wanted to say welcome.
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I've done triathlon training and practice runs with a group, our coach has finished the Ironman twice. I like the training and practices, but can't wrap my head around doing an actual race. I love having the chance to swim before summer since we practice at an indoor pool.0
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Thank you. Not sure I'll ever have an ironman in me but who knows. I really enjoy the events and the atmosphere and agree w what you said about even the master level competitors being supportive and encouraging.0
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I think to master the run, ironically, it helps to be a strong cyclist. Also, not killing yourself on the bike is pretty key. Its not worth saving a few minutes on the bike if you lose 30 minutes on the run.0
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I think to master the run, ironically, it helps to be a strong cyclist. Also, not killing yourself on the bike is pretty key. Its not worth saving a few minutes on the bike if you lose 30 minutes on the run.
Never thought of it that way. Sound advice, thanks. I enjoy the bike part more than the run so I have a tendency to push harder....I can see how that would make the run way worse.
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J3ffthatcher wrote: »Thank you. Not sure I'll ever have an ironman in me but who knows. I really enjoy the events and the atmosphere and agree w what you said about even the master level competitors being supportive and encouraging.
That was my midlife crisis. Sometimes I think I should have just bought a sports car. ;-)
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J3ffthatcher wrote: »Hey all. Figured I'd reach out and see if anyone else is in a similar spot to me, 39 yo male who is getting back into shape by training for tri's. I've got a couple of sprints under my belt and plan to step up to olympics mid season. Always up to share info on what works and seem to always have questions on equipment etc....would also be willing to answer basic questions for anyone thinking about trying one based on my experiences. Let me say upfront I'm no expert but I'm the weekend warrior type. Thanks and cheers!
Were your sprints open water or pool swims? Got a wettie yet?
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J3ffthatcher wrote: »I think to master the run, ironically, it helps to be a strong cyclist. Also, not killing yourself on the bike is pretty key. Its not worth saving a few minutes on the bike if you lose 30 minutes on the run.
Never thought of it that way. Sound advice, thanks. I enjoy the bike part more than the run so I have a tendency to push harder....I can see how that would make the run way worse.
Its funny, growing up I was always an avid cyclist. My first real bike was a road bike and I've always been on one since. My dad saw to that. I always really hated running. But about 10 years ago, my work schedule just made it very hard to bike much since I was on the road every week so I decided to force myself to get into running. Now I absolutely love running as much as cycling but when I first got into triathlon about 3 years ago, I did the same thing. I just wanted to go all out on the bike. Last year I started to figure out that I needed to back off a bit, ride with a higher cadence and be ready for the run.
I'm also putting a lot more emphasis right now on making sure I get solid bricks in. I bike twice a week and I run 2 - 4 miles afterwards depending on the day of the week. Its starting to make a real difference.0 -
Were your sprints open water or pool swims? Got a wettie yet?
They've all been open water swims. I just got my wetsuit last week and have been trying it out despite the cold weather here in North Carolina. I think that the ability to make expressions with my face is just returned after yesterday's swim. Lol0 -
Triathlons... Why try to be good at one thing when you can be average at all 3?
Do you realise how condescending you sound, are you deliberately trying to upset people.
My whole family do triathlons, including my two teenagers. At least they are not sitting on their backsides, they are fit and healthy.
I personally am scared of water, but I swim, I only have a mountain bike but I cycle and I have hypermobility issues in my hip but I run. I may always be in the last few to finish, but unless you have done one you have know idea of the sense of achievement. No I'm not out for sympathy either.
So as they say up north "if you've got nowt good to say, say nowt"
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J3ffthatcher wrote: »Hey all. Figured I'd reach out and see if anyone else is in a similar spot to me, 39 yo male who is getting back into shape by training for tri's. I've got a couple of sprints under my belt and plan to step up to olympics mid season. Always up to share info on what works and seem to always have questions on equipment etc....would also be willing to answer basic questions for anyone thinking about trying one based on my experiences. Let me say upfront I'm no expert but I'm the weekend warrior type. Thanks and cheers!
There's a triathlon discussion group on MFP that you might want to check out as well.0 -
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Nice post OP keep up the training and maybe check out stepping up to the Ironman Distance
That's where the real fun begins IMO!!! You get to travel, race with the pros, collect some blind and carb up pre race
And when you look back ... you'll know it's worth ever drop of sweat and earn bragging right for a lifetime 0 -
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Nice post OP keep up the training and maybe check out stepping up to the Ironman Distance That's where the real fun begins IMO!!! You get to travel, race with the pros, collect some blind and carb up pre race
And when you look back ... you'll know it's worth ever drop of sweat and earn bragging right for a lifetime
Well said....I def want to keep challenged so maybe it's a natural progression.0 -
Not up for tris yet, but I had to click the title to see what you guys are up to. Seriously impressed, even if you think the distances are short. I really don't enjoy cycling, and am a pretty new swimmer, so open water scares the heck out of me. Running would be my favorite part.
I still click and read, because I want to get to the point of actually signing up and training for one. (Once I get over the cycling thing... oh, and become a more confident swimmer too.)0 -
I raced when I lived in Colorado. Very competitive. I qualified for Hyvee National Championships and obviously did lots of racing around Boulder and Denver area. Don't feel pressured to jump to Ironman distance.
I would first suggest you decide if you want to do races for fun or if you want to race for the podium. Totally different mindset when it comes to training, lifestyle, and diet. Not that racing for the podium isn't fun but it is much different than the person that races Ironman for fun and to say they did it.0 -
So the plan is to step up to Olympic distance mid-summer after getting a couple more sprints in. I may be overly ambitious because I'm looking at 5 races this season.0
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