I was asked today by one of my kids' coaches to join her in a triathlon team on the swimming leg. I'm trying to work up the guts to say yes. :blush:
They Hyvee triathlon, held here in Des Moines, is in September. I've never been a distance swimmer, but have been working lately on improving my endurance. I've been swimming 500s (technically 600m as it's a 30m pool) during my workouts and doing all my flip turns on them. Don't laugh, it's a big accomplishment for me. :p
Anywho, I know I'd need to do some OW training as well as increasing my distance endurance. I'm going to look into the local training groups for the tri around here - I know there are plenty. Does anyone have any tips on preparing? Or am I crazy for considering it? :D
Thanks! Those are some great tips and things to think about. I've never even gone as a spectator to the triathlon, so I don't know the course, but I am familiar with the lake where the swim portion is. We would definitely need to get the three of us together to train though!
Thanks! Those are some great tips and things to think about. I've never even gone as a spectator to the triathlon, so I don't know the course, but I am familiar with the lake where the swim portion is. We would definitely need to get the three of us together to train though!
