I'm going to detract a bit from the advice given & advise you to wait. Your running injury needs rest & you won't get any while you're training. Things don't heal so quickly as we age. I just turned 56 and I've been biking for 20 years, so I have a little experience in nagging injuries
I would work on swimming, rehabbing your Achilles and improving your aerobic capacity by biking. Aim for something next year. Just my $.02.
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08-20-2010, 04:38 AM #1
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08-20-2010, 05:12 AM #2
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Good thoughts. I got in pool last night and realize I have a LOT of work to do in that area. I am thinking of getting a swim coach and see how much I can improve that aspect. I would like to get good technique early rather than just flail with poor form and have to undo bad habits later. I think that would help if and when I try the tri.
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08-20-2010, 06:15 PM #3
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Good idea to start off right.
Originally Posted by merbella
Chuck the "if" and concentrate on the "when"
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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08-25-2010, 10:25 AM #4
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Thanks, all. First swim lesson next week!
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08-25-2010, 03:06 PM #5
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I'm looking for swim lessons too. Where are you taking yours? Privately or with a group? Originally Posted by merbella
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08-25-2010, 03:45 PM #6
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Two of us doing a private in Atlanta. Are you in the area?
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08-25-2010, 04:13 PM #7
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Tucson - and looking for somebody who does private lessons in Total Immersion. I'm only finding people in Phoenix though - 120 miles away. Originally Posted by merbella
Might do group lessons for awhile...
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08-20-2010, 09:12 AM #8
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Detract? Nah. Every forum needs a voice of reason Originally Posted by Dogmama
I'm going to detract a bit from the advice given & advise you to wait. Your running injury needs rest & you won't get any while you're training. Things don't heal so quickly as we age. I just turned 56 and I've been biking for 20 years, so I have a little experience in nagging injuries
I would work on swimming, rehabbing your Achilles and improving your aerobic capacity by biking. Aim for something next year. Just my $.02.
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