Anyone on here who didn't do their first triathlon until 40?

[LostinVA]

Am thinking about doing a Sprint next Spring, IF I can get my swimming in place. Right now, one lap of my totally weird stroke would do me in. Just looking for advice. I would say I'm in okay shape -- not great, not bad.

[soleft]

1. Haven't done one yet - but I'm 42 and hope to do one in 1

or 2 years.

But brother in law is 43 and I believe he did his first one two years ago. He's lucky he has a pool in his back yard.

He just did one 2 weeks ago and he came in 188 out of 330.

[LostinVA]

2. I don't mind where I finish

As long as I finish! Good -- that gives me hope I'm not completely insane....

[soleft]

3. Here's a website with lots of support

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/default.asp

[LostinVA]

5. Thank you!

[MissMillie]

4. I'll do my first triathlon next summer

right around the time that I turn 42.

There are some great websites out there that can be of help.

Try (or "tri" even! lol) this one: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/default.asp

[LostinVA]

6. And you!