Hello my fellow swimmers: I am sure that some of you out there are doing Triathlons. I started doing them this year. In June I did my first one, then 2 more in July. There were Sprint Triathlons and they were fun and very rewarding for me. I am 52 years old and I have always been swimming. In my mid 30s I competed with the Masters for about 4 years and I loved it. Some family situations changed and I had to step out of the sport to dedicate some time to help my daughters, but now, I am back in the pool and loving every minute of it. I don't have much time to swim, maybe an hour 3 times a week, and now, I have taken biking and running as well. I do believe that most of the people who do Trhiathlons are just regular people, with jobs, family, children, grandchildren, (like me, I have 3) and even if we dont qualify as the Elite, we put our hard work and dedication into this sport to do as good a job as any. My goal for next year is to do the Chicago Triathlon, in August. So my question is: How do I build up some endurance in the bike and running. My weakest thing is the run, although the bike is also grueling. Swimming is no problem. I am able to swim 1 mile in about 25 min at the pool but the bike and the run are more difficult for me. Also, WHAT DO I HAVE TO EAT?????? I don't really eat anything special, I love cheese and I do eat fruits and veggies. meat and fish so, is there any special food I have to eat more of? I know I have writen a lot but well. I just want to post my back grownd so the people out there with more experience, can give me some advise. I dont want to loose weight, I am now at 130-132 lb. I am about 5' 7" tall. but I dont want to gain any either. I want to get to eat foods that will give me the energy to last without making me feel to full, when I am riding my bike or running. Sometimes I feel hungry in the middle of the workout so I know something is not right. Any way, thank you so much for any info.
Maria
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I do long course, international distance and I'm going to start doing halfs. I would recommend following the one workout a day schedule in triathlete magazine. To help with the bike you must join a riding group for a period of time. The riders you ride with should be faster, they will tortue you but you will become better, faster. As far as the run goes, you just have to run. Peruse thru Running magazine for tips on form & technique. Do some fun runs locally 5k, 10k. Running comes down to guts & willpower. Many age-groupers lose their mental toughness on the run. If you gut it out you will pass people who are blowing up. As far as eats go, I'm in favor of hi-protein intake, balance your carbs, carb load before an event. Get on some good supplements. Sleep more during peak training!!! Sleep will pay you dividends. Good luck and go HARD!!!!! You will pass people half your age.
I do long course, international distance and I'm going to start doing halfs. I would recommend following the one workout a day schedule in triathlete magazine. To help with the bike you must join a riding group for a period of time. The riders you ride with should be faster, they will tortue you but you will become better, faster. As far as the run goes, you just have to run. Peruse thru Running magazine for tips on form & technique. Do some fun runs locally 5k, 10k. Running comes down to guts & willpower. Many age-groupers lose their mental toughness on the run. If you gut it out you will pass people who are blowing up. As far as eats go, I'm in favor of hi-protein intake, balance your carbs, carb load before an event. Get on some good supplements. Sleep more during peak training!!! Sleep will pay you dividends. Good luck and go HARD!!!!! You will pass people half your age.
