Hi All,
I am brand new to the community, both to Slow Twitch and to triathlons in general. I started out as a runner a few years ago. I just recently completed a duathlon, and I am 1 month away from completing my first sprint triathlon. Based on my current times, I expect to finish within the 50th percentile of everyone participating in the triathlon.
I saw huge leaps in all three disciplines within the first 6 months of training, but I feel like any progress I make now in my times are incremental, at best.
I would like to keep my expectations in check. Here is my question: How long will it take to go from a novice to finishing within the top 3 of my age group? I understand these things don't happen overnight, but I would like to hear some advice regarding how long it takes to reach this type of level. I feel like this will keep me from being frustrated. Please don't think I'm trying to rush the process. I do not know anyone in the sport, I am thoroughly intrigued in all of this, and I simply want to plan my milestones around realistic goals.
I am currently training about 5 hours a week. Like I said, I am still a newbie.
Thanks for your help everyone!
I am brand new to the community, both to Slow Twitch and to triathlons in general. I started out as a runner a few years ago. I just recently completed a duathlon, and I am 1 month away from completing my first sprint triathlon. Based on my current times, I expect to finish within the 50th percentile of everyone participating in the triathlon.
I saw huge leaps in all three disciplines within the first 6 months of training, but I feel like any progress I make now in my times are incremental, at best.
I would like to keep my expectations in check. Here is my question: How long will it take to go from a novice to finishing within the top 3 of my age group? I understand these things don't happen overnight, but I would like to hear some advice regarding how long it takes to reach this type of level. I feel like this will keep me from being frustrated. Please don't think I'm trying to rush the process. I do not know anyone in the sport, I am thoroughly intrigued in all of this, and I simply want to plan my milestones around realistic goals.
I am currently training about 5 hours a week. Like I said, I am still a newbie.
Thanks for your help everyone!
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Progresser30: Mar 21, 19 9:25