Don't Let Age Hold You Back! - Triathlon Training As You Get Older

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More and more athletes are staying in the sport of triathlon for far longer. To have fun, for the health benefits, or to rip it up in races! In this video, we speak to four inspiring triathletes about their experience and get some pro advice on training beyond your 50s.
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@phillwhitlam6999 Жыл бұрын

Superb video. I was 70 in May this year. I did my first triathlon at the age of 64. In order to celebrate 😮my 70th year I set myself a target of doing my first 70.3 when I am 70.3 years on in September. So I foolishly entered challenge Almere in September. At the same time convincing my youngest son to complete it with me. As part of our trading plan we did the short distance at challenge Salou, where I can 1st in my age group, basically the only one daft enough over 65 doing it. Completing Salou with my son gave me an enormous sense of pride, it was his first triathlon at the age of 39. Trading continues for us both with two more sprint triathlons, I did one today as well 😂😂. I can fully recommend keeping active and competitive into your 70’s . I hope to keep doing it in my 80’s 🤞🤞🤞🤞 Keep up the great work guys, more videos and advice for us “senior’s “ 🏊🚴🏃‍♂️

@emmag00 Жыл бұрын

I recently competed in the age group world champs in Ibiza and it was great to see fellow competitors up to the age of 84! 🙌

@IvyPerez_DreamBuilder Ай бұрын

Fantastic! I'm 54 and started doing sprint triathlons 2 years ago. I'm still learning and getting better. My goal is a 70.3...God willing. Dan's information about the heart was incredible....thank you!

@StanleyShmia Жыл бұрын

Though I don’t see myself that way, I qualify as an older athlete. At 52 years of age and in my 27th year of “triathloning”, in addition to the physical benefits, it’s the psychological benefits of training and racing that keep me coming back. The community and sense of purpose offered by our sport are the main draws for me now.

@Choedron Жыл бұрын

I always look to Sister Madonna Buder, when I need a bit of inspiration. She is still competing in her 90s. She started running in her 50s and shortly after started to train triathlon. She finished an Ironman at the age of 82. It is no wonder she is called the iron nun.

@ryanw903 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this for us aging althletes, some great information here.

@andrewmcalister3462 Жыл бұрын

Thanks GTN for such an awesome class of guests for this video. Including Mark's dad.

@iggalan Жыл бұрын

I started doing triathlons 5 years ago and love it. Since then I've done at least 4 triathlons each year, countless 10 Km, half marathons and so on. I'm now 50 and this year I finished third on the XTerra short distance on my group. High intensity sessions are key to keep your speed. I love running very fast, so training on the track and doing intervals is not problem for me 😄. This year I've already done three triathlons: one gravel Olympic distance, XTerra short distance, and one Sprint road triathlon with a friend. And I will run at least three more later in summer: Sgrail 100, one Olympic distance and another one that I still have to decide. This year I also did my first Marathon which was a blast, I loved it. I do a general medical check each year, plus effort test (electro cardio + eco-cardio) to make sure that my heart is fine and that I can keep pushing hard.

@garyweiss1876 Жыл бұрын

As a "veteran" athlete I found this video to be very interesting, especially that you brought in a variety of perspectives, including both practical and professional. I hope you consider continuing to develop this topic and would recommend covering nutrition, and maintaining and/or building muscle in a healthy manner as a person ages.

@nightsfalling Жыл бұрын

I did my first triathlon at 44 and 9 years later I’m still going and doing Kona this year (legacy athlete) sure I’m not as fast as when I started but I still have the same feeling when I cross the finish line. What I learned is if I can do it anyone can. Don’t let age stop you.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

How amazing! How's your training going for Kona? 👀

@nightsfalling Жыл бұрын

@@gtn I think is going well. I just did Hawaii 80.3 as practice and I am glad I did that. I got a taste of the heat and humidity. I’ll keep watching your videos while I’m on my bike trainer. Keep them coming.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Your wish is our command! 🫡 Do you watch our training videos over on GCN Training? 👉 www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining

@nightsfalling Жыл бұрын

@@gtn I do, I am a GTN and GCN girl 😆

@deanculshaw712 10 ай бұрын

I have been doing Triathlon for 10 years now and decided to do an Ironman for the first time to celebrate being 70. Jus done Ironman Copenhagen, awesome experience. My advice for as you get older is more S&C and regular Yoga.

@robbchastain3036 Жыл бұрын

i got back in shape at age 50 in late '09/early '10 after two decades of not taking my fitness seriously enough, seasons of fitness and seasons of no fitness, nobody's fault but mine. And never a triathlete but a lifelong cyclist, I am thankful, not boastful, to be fit at age 63 and it is sobering to see every day lots of heavy people of various ages, even young adults shopping for groceries in those ride-on electric-powered shopping carts. And it seems either 'extreme' is the option, either be someone who pursues fitness through diet and athletics or be someone who hauls around extra pounds that literally weigh you down and drag you down. And I completely agree that as we get older, we do get slower and need more time to recover, yet I think we can learn to enjoy our healthy state more as it is not a given. Same with food and beverages, I eat less but enjoy it more and that applies to all food and beverages. Like the other day at a convenience store, I was buying a Snickers and the cashier said she enjoys those, too. And i said I sort of grew up on them because i rode my bike all the time. And she replied that it didn't look like I eat too many of them these days. She was making an observation and I liked it, tho' I took it as a compliment. 😀

@roberthall7336 Жыл бұрын

Very, very good video. I'm 74 and have always been active in sports but never too "seriously", competing only very occasionally. I have other interests and responsibilities :) Two things:: 1. Personally, I rely more on how I feel doing longer distances or swimming intervals in workouts and on what my times are, as an objective/non-personal measure. 2. Accepting the fact that I'm aging, that my VO2 max has been decreasing, less flexibility, strength, I don't give up on the attitude of being competitive, but try to integrate it into a process of trying to accept that I'm in the last lap or two of my life. Bravo to all my colleagues, who carry on exercising, with whatever limitations they have beside simple, natural aging. Courage and patience :) ps. it's very ok not to be 25 anymore, and a-g-e is not a four letter word.

@Nessunego Жыл бұрын

I noticed that age means less performance, but overall better fitness, as many years of training tend to condition the body in a cumulative way. Moreover experience has a boost with age.

@uritaub5441 Жыл бұрын

Indeed - but you do get wiser 🙂

@kamalfouad3217 Жыл бұрын

Two months ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (a nasty disease in which immune system suddenly attacks the brain's nerves). I was ordered by doctors to stop training, racing, avoid sunshine, and just stay home. I was devastated as you might imagine to give away the passion of my life. I also had to stop watching your GTN videos as I get easily emotional when wathcing you guys.. Yesterday, I got the good news that what I have is not MS, it was just seafood poisoning that made all this mess. I was given the greenlight to train and race again. Today 7am I was the fist on the track doing an easy 3k run 6m/k pace🏃‍♂️ and it was the most joyful run of my life. Got back home and the first thing I did was rurning on GTN channel and watching back to back videos to catch up what I missed😂. LOVE YOU GTN GUYS (AND LADY😊)

@chuckmccracken4136 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your good news! Keep at it!

@lesliereissner4711 Жыл бұрын

I am gratified to learn that I am a triathlete even though I have never entered a tri event.😊 Getting basically nothing at school, I came to sports as a middle-aged person enthused about cycling and over the years (I am now 67) I have added running and occasional swimming, and more recently strength training and yoga. I think there are huge benefits available to older participants health-wise but doing these things is really fun!

@robbiegreenslade Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Exactly what I needed to hear. I’m approaching 50 and come from a running background. Post-Pandemic - my fitness has really suffered and I’ve been struggling to get back to fitness…despite consistent training.

@dankerman321 Жыл бұрын

Started at 58 and now 62... now I can't stop.

@kevinwilliamson1883 Жыл бұрын

Love this focus on us oldersters and what an inspiring group of folks you have for the video! I'm 55 and relatively new to Triathlon (6 years) but still getting faster year on year so it really is never too late to start! Oh, and I highly recommend the book 'Fast after 50' by Joe Friel for any aging athletes out there.

@allancox4694 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this GTN. Rebooted my fitness regime last year, lost 20kg and started running, then decided to take on my first sprint tri on July 9th and in my 60th year. Your network has been incredibly informative and helped me to regain the strength and resilience to plan for future events and distances!

@gtn Жыл бұрын

So great to hear that we've helped you get back into fitness! What's your next event? 👀

@allancox4694 Жыл бұрын

@@gtn Can you recommend an Olympic tri event for me to train towards next year?!

@stephena1639 Жыл бұрын

I’m 61, I’ve been running since primary school and have taken part in sports continuously since, athletics, rugby, and now triathlon. I have in the last six months increased muscle mass by 10lbs. I feel stronger now than at any time in my life. I will never reach my running PBs of when I was in my 20s, but over the last eight years, I have set many “Strava” PB's and aim to set many more. I am coached and have Training Peak sessions seven days a week. I eat healthy, I sleep and recover well. I believe that age does not matter. Yes, we all feel young in our heads, but also we can still be young in our bodies, our “fitness” age is a lot younger than our actual age.

@markphilpottultra Жыл бұрын

GTN, Well done for catering this time around for the HUGE part of the community who is US, the more mature athletes. I have just finished a 450mile run through England and Wales at the age of 58 and have been inspired to hear of, and meet some of this years LEJOG and JOGLE athletes who are ALL over 55 years old. Every single human being is different when it comes to physical and mental capacity, and while "general" rules of thumb are nice to have, unlimited potential is a real thing. I can still swim a sub 55min Ironman swim and are currently planning to run 1400 miles through NZ later this year. So yes, get out there and get inspiring people.

@GrazeyRobinson Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark and Team...I was just saying to my daughter the other day that I wished you had more content for us aging triathletes. Personally, I started training when my wife was diagnosed with cancer so as a late bloomer who spent most of his life smoking and drinking it was an absolute game changer to start training for my first 70.3. Now, at 52 I love the training more than ever and although I'm a bit of a training loner I love the triathlon community and how supportive it is. So....perhaps more videos on how we can actually train, how many times, what sessions, how hard we should push ourselves etc. Keep up the great work!!!

@danielb1279 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you! I am a 56yr old cyclist and my wife sent me to a cardiologist because she was worried about the intensity of some of the workouts in my exercise plan. The first question from the consultant was "what's your ftp?" and his advice was exactly the same as your experts on this video. Train like a 21 yr old, but give more time to recovery and train smarter. Great video, worth a channel on its own!

@MsEFinney Жыл бұрын

As someone who is just starting to be active as she is approaching 40, I so appreciate this video. Nice to hear from a variety of folks who are doing it AND a health expert. Sort of affirms all that I'm doing. Thank you for the inspiration!

@alisontriathlonlover Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks 👍 Did my first triathlon at 35! 10x 70.3 in between. 5 years later doing my first full Ironman in July 🤩 Such an amazing sport! Big GTN fan from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Alison

@rossmckenzie1786 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. First triathlon aged 50, still training 5 years later and just joined a club Would be great to see more videos for senior triathletes

@blindstrom14 Жыл бұрын

Great video today, VERY relevant! 66 years old here. Been doing endurance since my twenties, started triathlon in 1996. I’m still hard at it, healthy, happy, and prepping for Ironman Chattanooga 144.6 this September. I monitor BP, O2 sat, HR, and blood sugar daily. Training is with an HRM by zones. Loads of good advice today, but the biggest takeaway for me is the session with the doc. Very important that your doctor knows what you’re into and understands why. Thanks again for a great presentation, we oldsters appreciate it!

@danielb1279 Жыл бұрын

Just out of interest, what's your max hr? I'm 56 with a max hr of 182bpm so I use that to determine my zones. I am interested to know if that is consistent for you, especially with the 60yr old VO2 cliff edge decline in less active people.

@blindstrom14 Жыл бұрын

@@danielb1279 Depends on what my training focus. When I’m in sprint mode, I use the average of my max HR from my last three 5K’s. That’s usually around 184. This year for Ironman training I’ve adjusted it down to 164 (220-age+10). Rationale for that is to keep Z2 pace down a bit for the long stuff. I feel like I get more bang for my buck by not emptying the tank weekly. That’s 66 years me using rationale I would have scoffed at 30 years ago.

@leeadams2413 Жыл бұрын

The days it was good to be young, now at 55 I've slowed so much and all the time I say I've had enough but I get grumpy and find that I still want to get out and do something and I'm happy again. Great video

@stevemckay4466 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video and the heart specialist segment was excellent. It's something I'm constantly aware of and kudos to GTN for giving this some airtime. It also highlights some of the great people in our sport. A pleasure to meet them all

@travisgraham2906 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks Mark and GTN!

@rhayward31 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this one. I’m 45 in July and I’ve entered my first local Tri sprint, it’s been a rollercoaster in training for this as I’ve found work, family and training balance quite tricky. Sea swimming going well, bike ok very tricky course so I’m planning to be cautious, running going great, well great until Saturdays local parkrun where I pulled my calf a reminder I’m not 20 anymore. This message has now finally hit home and I will approach my fitness in different approach, fun and not to go too mad! 😅

@jonathanzappala Жыл бұрын

Haha, I’m looking out the window trying to see what truck is beeping, and it was in the park with you😂.

@uritaub5441 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and most important and interesting video in a long long time! (going to be 50 this November, just did an Olympic Tri in 2:55) - keep on the good work on GTN!

@riaandavel8517 Жыл бұрын

This was such an awesome video, really enjoyed watching it

@mikefuentes332 Жыл бұрын

Great episode! Thank you!

@scribe6430 Жыл бұрын

Great report and interview ✊ highly informative thanks!

@kamalfouad3217 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video that hit the bull's eye for me. I'm 45 and I started triathlon only last year coming from a swimming background, and I've been an addict since then 😊. Thanks for the guidance GTN👍

@Laranth1 Жыл бұрын

What a great high quality video, very relevant for many athletes I know. Can see the effort that went into this

@_J.F_ Жыл бұрын

I am 58 next month and for me there is no doubt that the requirement for prolonged recovery is the biggest training parameter that needs to be addressed when getting older. I can do one, maybe two high intensity runs a week if I am lucky but still manage about 60 K a week as long as the majority of the volume is zone 2 training. Also, if I want to do any particularly long runs like e.g. half marathon distance that will usually be at the cost of any high intensity training that week. I love my running so I am very careful not to overdo anything and end up with an injury and to be honest the pace isn't quite as important anymore as long as I can continue to put in the same volume and enjoy the exercise.

@atlosass Жыл бұрын

Great video on a great topic! Very close to home for me, as a 53-year-old (who just PR'd in a half marathon a couple weeks ago!). This year I've made a very concerted effort to focus on S&C, 3+ days a week, and I think it's been paying off.

@andrewhunter348 Жыл бұрын

Very useful content….recently work retired but no intention of retiring from triathlon….more time to train 🎉

@blindstrom14 Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Me too!

@chuckmccracken4136 Жыл бұрын

Nothing like retirement to give us time to get healthy!!!

@winklertribe5268 Жыл бұрын

LOVED THIS EPISODE!! Thank you GTN!

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Thank!

@thebeardedmother1535 Жыл бұрын

Great vid - cheers. 52yo running and looking to do my first olympic tri by the end of the year. In this for life. Great encouragement to be found in this vid.

@user-qy5cb9ft9f Жыл бұрын

Cardiologist was very insightful

@davidporter2828 Жыл бұрын

A really valuable and inspiring video, thanks. At 61 and very new to Triathlon (but have been running + hiking since I was a kid) there is lots of scope for me to improve and set new PBs both in terms of time and distances completed. Perhaps that is one important point - try new sports/activities or approaches to the same sport - that means you still have some potential to grow and develop; and with no worries about comparing to a younger self and the inevitable disappointment of seeing performance drop-off.

@collunellis5563 Жыл бұрын

I was super active as a kid, all the way through High school, performing very competitively. I went to state for track every year and always podiumed. But, fell off the fitness wagon after high school, doing almost nothing for years, and gained about 50lbs. I’ll be 40 this year and am super encouraged by this video. I’ve been getting back into fitness and tri’s have been a blast. Am I going to win IM Kona? No… but, it’s cool seeing my kids (11,8, and 2) want to join in and tag along on training sessions. I look forward to the day of being healthy again, and being that grandpa that is still out running the youngsters, haha

@gtn Жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear! What an inspiration you must be to your grandkids! ❤️

@richcrompton6891 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content guys. Something I’ve been thinking about for a while. I monitor my HR to check for any anomalies. I’m 56 now and my resting HR and max HR still seem in good shape for my age, but I have noticed recovery does take a lot longer after an intense session. Sometime 2 days for my resting HR to drop to my normal. Coming to terms with the aging process is hard!

@JeffRElliott Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying the 49 and 50 year olds weren't that old :)

@Shevock Жыл бұрын

Great discussion. I'm 48 and just peaked at 197 in a 5k a ran on Saturday. I never thought to be worried. I push hard. I trust the measurement because I use a chest strap monitor.

@jassaljs Жыл бұрын

I am 68 years old and I know what you mean! Recovery and injury is becoming a challenge 🫤I have no confidence in swimming in open water. Covid and two surgeries took away some part of my endurance that had been built up! I was to do a run walk of 90kms from 2000 mtrs to 3500 mtrs, just did not take off 😢

@thomasmcardle1317 Жыл бұрын

As a 51 year old I don’t really think of myself as a older athlete. We have several athletes in our Tri club well into their 70s who are still going strong.

@steveosborne9273 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. As for me, my first triathlon was at 55. Love the sport, love the training, love the people. My only regret is that I didn't discover triathlon earlier. My advice is to have an annual physical to make sure everything is woking the way it should and listen to your body. It will tell you if you are doing too much or if you can handle more.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advice! 🙌

@bonggakadong4319 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this

@johnrwilker Жыл бұрын

Great episode! I started doing triathlon at 57 for many reasons both physical and mental. I pushed myself too much and had some setbacks but hopefully I’m on the right track now. I had many of the same questions that you asked. I’m wearing a heart monitor currently. What I have not been able to find is a training plan tailored to my age. I’ve thought about a coach but can’t afford it at this time and I’m uncomfortable trying to tailor the plan myself.

@9entax Жыл бұрын

I'm 59 and just starting out in Triathalon. I'm adopting the zone 1 and 2 training method for running (and cycling to some extent). As long as you get out regularly and keep in z1 and z2 most of the time you will improve. I'm not bothering about winning anything at this stage. For me its just about getting out there and completing a few events. Booked myself in for a suoer-sprint tri next month then a sprint distance a few weeks later. All I want to do is gain experience and complete the races.

@jonathanzappala Жыл бұрын

I always wondered why many feel the need for a coach. Then I saw that it’s hard to be an adult onset runner because you don’t know how to train. Then it made sense, they don’t have the years of being coached in high school and college like I had, to know what I’m doing.

@dewievans9905 Жыл бұрын

I took part in the Slateman in Llanberis last week, at 53 my 2nd triathlon. Had a great time. The overall winner of the standard distance was by coincidence the winner of the 50+ age group. Proves that age is not necessarily a restriction, and also gives me a goal to aim for.😮 Would like to see additional focus on age grade athletes 😊

@OlgerFPacheco Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@bravesirmick8463 Жыл бұрын

Hey, how come you're letting young'uns of 50 talk about being older racers? Damn kids, get off my lawn.

@davideller9099 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative and inspirational video. It is deeply appreciated. I am an 82 year young masters swimmer that is considering entering the world of triathlons. Your participans have opened my eyes to many wonderful considerations. I only wish that we could be neighbors.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that, thank you. You could definitely do a triathlon, maybe start with swim and run or swim and bike and see where you go from there! We would love to hear if you do start your triathlon journey so let us know! 🙌

@davideller9099 Жыл бұрын

@@gtn Thank you for your kind advice. It is encouraging.

@mikeflanagan4096 Жыл бұрын

This is my 35th year, 200 races and aged 64. I am still going. Since 1967, I have only missed 2009 and 2019 doing competitive sport. Whether rugby league, basketball, running, triathlon, surfing - it doesn’t matter. As they say, move it all lose it. I still don’t know why I do them. I guess it’s just me. My advice: keep the ego in check, sneak up on your body’s fitness, have a break of 4-6 weeks after the season. This allows the mind and body to recharge. And what’s the benefit? I still do not take any pills or potions. Enjoy the training with an easy heart. Take a rest when you need to. Core and strength is the wonder drug. Smile.

@chrisstrider Жыл бұрын

Triathlon is a lifestyle and way of choosing to live as well as a sport

@nizam_mr Жыл бұрын

i just start being active at age 35 (pick up running 2019, cycling 2021, trail run/ultra 2022, duathlon 2023) while i felt fitter now (39yo) than even my teen days, too bad i made the life change kinda late. never get to know what my full potential could be with a younger body 😔 though i dont have regret, as im happy where im at now. as for PB, i PB everything haha coz my younger self sucks 😅

@jacintoselorio5227 Жыл бұрын

Thanks....

@thommasr Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or when the cardiologist is talking a truck beep sounds like a hospital heart monitor (17:02 and 18:00) 😅

@frankeeeej Жыл бұрын

As a competition swimmer who is now 35 years old, I've noticed that when compared to my early twenties, it is like the cardiovascular engine used to redline at 9000 rpm like a honda vtec. Whereas now it peaks at 8250 rpm or something. But then I also started going to the gym in oktober and swam a pb on 50m fly earlier this year, so I guess there is still plenty room for improvement 🤷

@sarahwebb9749 Жыл бұрын

As someone brand new to triathlon, only 6 months in training, just completed my first, at the age of 54 and whilst suffering a chronic illness, this has been a great video, thanks for all the advice 👍🏻👍🏻

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Congratulations on your first triathlon! 🎉 Where was it? 👀

@sarahwebb9749 Жыл бұрын

It was at Dorney Rowing Lake, we are lucky enough to live five minutes away …. My son bought my entry as my Christmas gift 😂

@gtn Жыл бұрын

looks like a really lovely place for a first tri! What a thoughtful gift! 💝

@DarenC Жыл бұрын

Age doesn't hold me back. Being unable to swim does 🤣🤣

@chuckmccracken4136 Жыл бұрын

I share your pain. My shoulders are the oldest part of my body. Doesn't mean we can't enjoy the videos though. We can do what we can do and enjoy the training and advice thankfully.!

@michaelhatch1994 Жыл бұрын

This is the first generation of mass levels of "old athletes". So it's interesting to watch the performances of some. I set a lifetime best in a 40k bike segment at 71. And that was before Covid. 🤣

@jameseaves71 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. I started triathlon at 45 and now I’m 52 and recovering from long Covid. Everything is a struggle as I get out of breath and heavily fatigued so easily, but I yearn to be able to train properly again. I actually wonder if I’ll ever be able to return to a good level of fitness again.

@chuckmccracken4136 Жыл бұрын

Keep at it! Having suffered Covid myself, it took me months to recover. Research will hopefully help get you and millions with long Covid get well again someday, so keep doing what you're doing. At 64, continued loss in all areas of my life reminds me to keep a positive attitude and do what I can do. Best of luck, and don't give up!

@jameseaves71 Жыл бұрын

@@chuckmccracken4136 many thanks for those kind words. I got Covid in March 2022 and I’m still dealing with the issues over a year later. Hopefully it will resolve so I can return to some level of meaningful training. Best wishes.

@cynthiareif6125 Жыл бұрын

It is difficult though at some smaller events in the middle distance i can barely make the cutoffs and am usually one of the last finishers AS a 58 year old woman. For olympic distance i am still easily in the middle of the Pack. I wish the events would recognize that older athletes need a bit longer to finish.

@roberthall7336 Жыл бұрын

and I forgot to add to my recent comment that losing flexibility and strength with age can be minimized in swimming by improving, through practice and intention, your technique.

@lexington476 Жыл бұрын

Here's a question, how does an impact an older athlete who didn't get into this kind of sports until his late 20s? I never did sports in high school or college.

@nickw6175 Жыл бұрын

being a slightly overweight 63 yr old who enjoys a pint or two ( or four) who swims like a brick, rides a plain road bike I have really enjoyed taking part in tri's pushing yourself outside your comfort zone is I would say about 80% of the enjoyment , but the rather childish fun of beating a 30yr something on a high end areo bike is the other 20% !

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Great to hear how much you enjoy triathlon 🙌 sounds like your smashing it and proving that it's not about the bike but the engine pushing it! It's always great to push yourself out of your comfort zone, how long have you been taking part in triathlon? 🤔

@peachxblue Жыл бұрын

Do women improve at endurance swimming, specifically, as they age? I thought it had to do w body fat percentage and women being good at endurance. I am a 35 yo female triathlete/swimmer , hoping for a future in sport :D

@lexington476 Жыл бұрын

11:55 I'm glad to say I have never done anything stupid in training*. *just kidding 🙂.

@jonathanzappala Жыл бұрын

Two days off from new videos, I noticed 😂.

@jamiefuhrman403 Жыл бұрын

They just did a 177 mile bike ride so probably recovering and hopefully making a video on it!

@stefjanssen56 Жыл бұрын

Yeah well average age at IM worlds sais probably more on the money Peoplehave or can bring to the table, where does a 20 year old student get the money from to complete?

@chuckmccracken4136 Жыл бұрын

Can't help you with that, but it doesn't mean that whatever old bike, tennis shoes, and swimming suit you happen to have aren't good enough to train with. As a retired guy, I can't afford all of the trappings or fees myself, but it doesn't mean I can't train and dream. Just do what you can do man and enjoy the journey. Hopefully, you will one day be able to afford to compete. Who knows, if you get good enough, perhaps you can get some sponsors!

@marcuswills6569 Жыл бұрын

I noticed the same at the recent European Championship in Madrid, age groups 16-19 and 20-25 were very sparsely represented whereas 40-44, 45-49, etc had much bigger fields. To your point the younger generation can't afford the travel, accommodation and race fees.

@timobrien256 Жыл бұрын

What is a S&C session?

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Hi there, S&C stands for Strength and Conditioning. You find out more about it here as well as a great example of a session for you to try, let us know how it goes 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rsuonrB83dSWg3U.html

@9entax Жыл бұрын

A bit like an S&M session but less focus on the whips and bondage aspects 😅

@dilandilan3455 Жыл бұрын

am also asked to come to your country and play in a triathlon competition. Please if anyone can help me 🙄🙄🙄

@ZanziBarroso Жыл бұрын

So when you are older, you recover more slowly, and you're likely to have life and family commitments, the advice from that coach is that you keep doing hard intervals and also add in 2-3 s&c sessions to your normal training. This makes no sense. I wouldn't trust that coach.

@chuckmccracken4136 Жыл бұрын

He must have been talking to us older folks who are retired and have the time to train and recover properly. 😉

@markthrelfall3577 Жыл бұрын

This is actually something I would agree with, having coached a lot of older athletes over the years. As Phil suggests, the build up in training should be a lot slower, and longer. Only when you’re confident and comfortable to do so, should you start added high intensity intervals in. S&C training has been proven to be hugely beneficial for older athletes. I appreciate it’s hard to fit it all in and find that balance though