I am set to finish my first year of triathlons at the end of next month with my first olympic distance. I've done 2 longer sprints and am set to do a very short sprint in the morning. In both of my races so far, i'm basically at the front of the MOP overall and of MOP in my age group (30-34).
I see the IM as an intangible goal right now. I still can't really imagine running a marathon... but like most of us, I sure would like to give IM a shot. I'll probably ride a century in October and the swim seems to bother me the least.
How long does it take to train for an IM? I'm 33 years old now. Is this a realistic goal? Should I set my sights on more Olympic distances next year and then maybe an IM the year after? A 1/2 IM?
What are your experiences as IM finishers? Can you just put the pedal to the metal and go from olympic to IM in a year? Are there many of you out there that started in your 30's and do/did IM's?
Thanks,
Bo
I see the IM as an intangible goal right now. I still can't really imagine running a marathon... but like most of us, I sure would like to give IM a shot. I'll probably ride a century in October and the swim seems to bother me the least.
How long does it take to train for an IM? I'm 33 years old now. Is this a realistic goal? Should I set my sights on more Olympic distances next year and then maybe an IM the year after? A 1/2 IM?
What are your experiences as IM finishers? Can you just put the pedal to the metal and go from olympic to IM in a year? Are there many of you out there that started in your 30's and do/did IM's?
Thanks,
Bo