Hi everyone.
Quite late in life (50yo) I did my first triathlon, a sprint distance, at the start of 2021 in about 91 minutes. This was after I completed an 8 week tri course at my local tri club involving one session of each discipline a week. I came from a cycling back ground and had reasonable fitness.
This year, I did the same triathlon in about 99 minutes (albeit with a disrupted preparation) and on Sunday I did another sprint distance tri in 96 minutes after an 8 week training programme I cobbled together from the internet.
My “programme” comprised 5 x 30-40 minute sessions per week. 2 swims each week with run and ride alternating on a 2 and 1 basis.
In the races, average times -
Swim 750 meters in 16 minutes
Ride 20km in 40 minutes
Run 5 km in 35 minutes.
The training my club offers is set around long course races which I am unable to commit to due to family (most important to me) and time restraints.
Is it possible to get better on the time and training I have available and if so, where would I start? Or, do I keep doing what I am doing for the enjoyment and fitness.
I would love to crack the 90 minute mark however think with the time available a coach may not be beneficial for the cost involved.
I appreciate any feedback or guidance.
Thank you
Quite late in life (50yo) I did my first triathlon, a sprint distance, at the start of 2021 in about 91 minutes. This was after I completed an 8 week tri course at my local tri club involving one session of each discipline a week. I came from a cycling back ground and had reasonable fitness.
This year, I did the same triathlon in about 99 minutes (albeit with a disrupted preparation) and on Sunday I did another sprint distance tri in 96 minutes after an 8 week training programme I cobbled together from the internet.
My “programme” comprised 5 x 30-40 minute sessions per week. 2 swims each week with run and ride alternating on a 2 and 1 basis.
In the races, average times -
Swim 750 meters in 16 minutes
Ride 20km in 40 minutes
Run 5 km in 35 minutes.
The training my club offers is set around long course races which I am unable to commit to due to family (most important to me) and time restraints.
Is it possible to get better on the time and training I have available and if so, where would I start? Or, do I keep doing what I am doing for the enjoyment and fitness.
I would love to crack the 90 minute mark however think with the time available a coach may not be beneficial for the cost involved.
I appreciate any feedback or guidance.
Thank you