I've just completed my first marathon, which was a bittersweet experience but I got round.
I'm keen to capitalise on the fitness that I've built up, but am not planning on doing another marathon.
Instead I thought about aiming towards a spring triathlon next summer. I'm a SAHM at the moment so have a few week days when I can train, but would probably need to get some swim coaching.
Can anyone who has done one advise on how much training I would need to do in an average week? I'm thinking at least 4 sessions a week....do the 3 sports count as cross-training, or would I also need to spend some time doing strength training?
Is there a big investment in kit? I have a MTB so would that do with suitable tyres?
I'm envisaging a more all round level of fitness and less aches and pains than just pounded the roads. Plus more toned muscles....and the challenge of course!
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Switching from marathon to triathlon
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OrangeSunset · 02/11/2015 16:43
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