Triathlons would be so cool . . . . . but how on earth could I learn to swim faster without a coach? The only swimming I ever do is on an occasional camping trip - out to the ropes and back.

I love this forum. I can't believe how many women there re on here who don't start until later in life.

Is it possible for a middlel-aged woman who was not athletic for most of her life to get to the point where she actually wins races?