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First triathlon

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  • 30-03-2014 8:18pm
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    nino1
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    I want to start training for a triathlon but need some advice.

    I am in good shape and work out in the gym regularly but from a cardio point of view I am not fit. Never do any cardio just weights.

    I am a fairly poor swimmer. My technique wouldn't be the best.

    I am not particularly interested in doing an amazing time just a respectable time.

    How long would it take me to train for this and what's the best method for someone of my experience (or lack thereof)?


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    Oryx
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    How long is a piece of string? You have pretty much the wrong kind of fitness right now. A couple of months would get you around a sprint course but to go longer or get competitive would take a much bigger time investment. More than one season.

    But to just tick the box, not long.


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    johnk123
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭johnk123


    Oryx wrote: »
    How long is a piece of string? You have pretty much the wrong kind of fitness right now. A couple of months would get you around a sprint course but to go longer or get competitive would take a much bigger time investment. More than one season.

    But to just tick the box, not long.
    A bunch of non-tri buddies often ask me a question similar to OP, so if Oryx is happy to wave all copyright infringements, I'm going to use your answer as "a friend once said..." quote to answer future questions! :)


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