I love to swim sprints in a masters meet but I also have enjoyed doing triathlons. It is very difficult to train for both. I'd love to hear from folks that compete in both masters meets and triathlons to learn how they balance training and competing in both.
I swim 4X a week, spin/bike 3 times and run out of a sense of guilt. I try to double up twice a week and usually lift on bike days also. All of this explains why my results are rather pathetic but I can't give up swimming. I started doing tris b/c of the many variables with pool closures (annual maintenance, storms, chemical issues, kids pooping in pool, etc). Also, I do them to annoy the Smiths, mission accomplished on that.
Thanks for the info! Can relate to what you are saying about pool issues. It is hard for me to not want to get outside when the weather warms up. I really should just be swimming due to a medical condition I have, but it just seems I can't give up idea of doing a triathlon again. The running is the main problem so I have tried doing an aquabike race at a triathlon and it was fun!
Swimshark - How did your sis do today?
I swim 4X a week, spin/bike 3 times and run out of a sense of guilt. I try to double up twice a week and usually lift on bike days also. All of this explains why my results are rather pathetic but I can't give up swimming. I started doing tris b/c of the many variables with pool closures (annual maintenance, storms, chemical issues, kids pooping in pool, etc). Also, I do them to annoy the Smiths, mission accomplished on that.
Thanks for the info! Can relate to what you are saying about pool issues. It is hard for me to not want to get outside when the weather warms up. I really should just be swimming due to a medical condition I have, but it just seems I can't give up idea of doing a triathlon again. The running is the main problem so I have tried doing an aquabike race at a triathlon and it was fun!
Swimshark - How did your sis do today?
