Old Newbie - Triathlon Week

05-23-2005, 12:05 PM

Hi -

I'm an older guy (46y/o) and have recently become physically active.
I started bicycling last summer and have recently started toying with
the idea of trying a triathlon (most likely a .25mi/15mi/5k).

What sort of things do I need to know? What sort of times do
guys like me do? What sort of things should I be doing to get ready
(besides lose weight)?

I already know that I can swim the distance needed and ride the
bike distance (slow... I avg about 10mph). Unfortunately, I hate
running.

---The Mad Jesuit

05-23-2005, 02:47 PM

>>What sort of things do I need to know? What sort of times do
guys like me do? What sort of things should I be doing to get ready
(besides lose weight)?
>>

These are all very, very broad questions. There are a lot of great
websites that give a lot of great info for newbies.
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to mind.

If you hate running, you might want to try "Aquabike." About a dozen
races this year (and set to increase dramatically, I'd wager) have
started doing races that cut off the last leg of the tri.
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