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Post Date: 5/16/10 6:47 am
I'm considering registering for a triathlon that is on August 14th. I was wondering if I would have enough time to train for this??

The race is Swim 1.5 kms Bike 37 kms Run 10 kms. I'm currently biking  about 5-8 miles a day and would really like to do this.

Any advice on how to train would be helpful also.

I'm 10 months out from RNY

Thanks,
Dave

Yes if you got serious now.  It might be cutting it close, but it depends on your current fitness level.

It also depends on what your goal for the race is.
Is it just to finish?  Then you could do it.
How is your swimming?  Have you done any open water swimming?
How about running, have you done any yet.

Check out this
Couch 2 5k for a starter running program http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Triathlon training programs there are a bunch of 16-20 week programs here. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/traini ngplans-list.asp?h=1&racetype=1&racesubtype=3&level=0

Good luck with your goal.  It's a great experience.

Scott

Hey Dave, congrats on your WLS success so far and for your goal of becoming a traithlete. Having raced in triathlon and ironman events, ultramarathons, etc, I can throw my 2 cents in here.

So what you are starting out in would be an Olympic Distance triathlon. Most triathlons have both a sprint and Olympic distance at the same event. Based on your current cycling, swimming and running, you may want to start out with a sprint distance. Typically that is a 400 meter swim, 12-15 mile bike and a 5K / 3 mile run. Something like a sprint distance may be better suited for your first tri.

I would say if your cycling was more in the 40-70 mile range, then an Olympic distance would be more appropriate. You have three disciplines to focus on so it really depends on your swim and run. If you swim and run are solid, then focus on your bike and enter the event. There is enough time to get your bike strong enough to run that race. If your swim and run are weaker than your bike, then you should definately scale it back and enter a sprint event. Then you can take your training slower and enjoy your race day.

The last thing I would want to do is enter a race and really struggle to fini**** because you haven't swim, cycled or ran any of those distances yet. These are some of my own thoughts and good luck with whatever you decide.

Congrats on setting your goals towards endurance sports. We have a great group called Post OP Pr's that you may want to join. There is a group and then the racing team (which has requirements to be a part of). Why don't you join the group and get involved in the endurance sports community and we can help you as you prepare for your race. Here are a few links that may help you.

www.begginertriathlete.com
www.iamtri.com
www.trimywill.com (my brother Dan's site)
www.ironman.com

Good luck buddy and get inspired and get after it! 

Jeff

Thanks for te information Scott and Jeff

I actually attended this past weekends OH conference mainly to see some friends and because Dan was one of the featured speakers.

I've followed his progress and I'm starting my training for a sprint event.

I'm 9.5 months out and down 205lbs so far.

Ian