Starting triathlon!!!!! any idea's??????

mattcops · Starting triathlon!!!!! any idea's??????

Hello everyone

After me turning up to the club duathlon on a bike over 10 years old, then going a mile off the route, a total nightmare i've starting to think about training to complete a triathlon i've brought i new bike just seeing if anyone got any idea's on how to start?

Thanks Matt

Ian J

I don't know what you have done in the past, but I would start with a pool based sprint event, like Blackwater Tri in Maldon, held in September.

It's a 400m swim in a pool, so no wetsuit required, then a 23K bike ride and a 6K run on footpaths and around a park.

If that sounds too much they do a novice event on the same day that is half the distance.

I have entered already and I'm sure some more people will also enter as well

mattcops

Thanks a lot i'll have a look into that event, September seems like a good time to aim for that will give me plenty of time well hopefully

thanks alot

Matt

Karl C

Matt, can I suggest you take a long lie down in a cool, dark room with a wet flannel over your face.

If after a week or so you still want to do triathalons, have a chat with Mikey. (he might know someone who can advise you)

Joking aside, have a look at our Triathlon section, and have a chat with a few of the Tri-athletes who frequent this forum, and down the club.

mattcops

cheers Karl i will do that sounds like a good idea

thanks

Lucycat

Matt

If youve got some specifics feel free to pm or email me some q's.

Could say Ive done a few tris too (9 years later!)

Lucy