Easier Aquabike for 50+ 'rs?
07-04-08, 09:43 PM
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Easier Aquabike for 50+ 'rs?
Easier Aquabike for 50+ 'rs?
I have been learning that there is such a thing as Aquabike - swimming and biking, like a triathlon without running.
There will be one near me soon, but it is 56 miles and 1.2 miles of swimming - way beyond what I want to do right now.
Anyone know much about aquabiking, and have you heard of any "easier" (less distance) ones?
I have been learning that there is such a thing as Aquabike - swimming and biking, like a triathlon without running.
There will be one near me soon, but it is 56 miles and 1.2 miles of swimming - way beyond what I want to do right now.
Anyone know much about aquabiking, and have you heard of any "easier" (less distance) ones?
07-04-08, 09:47 PM
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The only one I know about locally is at the Timberman Triathlon in New Hampshire. But it is the same distances that you mention, so I guess that is not much help. Sorry.
07-04-08, 10:22 PM
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Silly me, I thought this thread was about an aquabike like this.
or an easier
Good luck with the event, though.
or an easier
Good luck with the event, though.
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They halved the bike race, halved the swim, eliminated the run, and you want it easier?
I have seen "Senior" events that had a 400m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5km run. AARP was sponsoring some a few years ago.
https://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Fitnes...PTriathlon.htm
They had a series of these in several cities back in 2002 & 2003, don't know if these are still happening.
I have seen "Senior" events that had a 400m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5km run. AARP was sponsoring some a few years ago.
https://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Fitnes...PTriathlon.htm
They had a series of these in several cities back in 2002 & 2003, don't know if these are still happening.
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07-04-08, 10:44 PM
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Easier Aquabike for 50+ 'rs?
I have been learning that there is such a thing as Aquabike - swimming and biking, like a triathlon without running.
There will be one near me soon, but it is 56 miles and 1.2 miles of swimming - way beyond what I want to do right now.
Anyone know much about aquabiking, and have you heard of any "easier" (less distance) ones?
I have been learning that there is such a thing as Aquabike - swimming and biking, like a triathlon without running.
There will be one near me soon, but it is 56 miles and 1.2 miles of swimming - way beyond what I want to do right now.
Anyone know much about aquabiking, and have you heard of any "easier" (less distance) ones?
07-04-08, 10:47 PM
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A little out of your way: https://www.beginnertriathlete.com/di...sp?linkid=8695
07-05-08, 05:21 AM
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I FOUND IT
Here is more of what I want!
My Way Aquathlon
Swim 800 yards, Bike 14 miles
https://www.findaraceevent.com/ViewRa...px?raceId=3971
However, as far as training, I will be out of town - this is something for next summer.
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I thought the same thing. I can't swim. If a 50m pool was 8' deep, I don't know how I'd get across it. Here in Wisconsin I'd wait for winter, then cross it after it froze.
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Something for Everyone!!!
How wonderful. I just had bilateral knee surgery and can't run anymore. Just today I was lamenting about that, and my husband said find something where you only swim and bike. I thought right: I just learned how to swim last year, and am now learning how to bike. I won't live long enough to be able to do one of those IF I could find one. A biathlon, I thought.
So, this little event sounds just my speed.
So, this little event sounds just my speed.
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Now, we're talking. I'll do it my way:
I'll dunk myself in my jet tub (15 minutes), run downstairs (4 flights) , and then hop on the Spinner in the basement (slow spin for an hour while watching Star Trek reruns).
Wait, I'd better do that in reverse. With these old knees, I'll need the dunking after I run up the stairs. So, it' Spin, Stairs, Dunk.
