Any advice to start training for a Mini?

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2011-09-07 6:37 PM

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Subject: Any advice to start training for a Mini?

I am 47 and my last child has left for college and I am ready to invest in Me! I ran track in College and did a few 5K's but it's been years. So I am excited about getting into this sport.  I live in the DFW area , any groups? Where do I start ?  I am definetely a beginner! Thanks for any tips!

Bekah

2011-09-07 8:37 PM
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Subject: RE: Any advice to start training for a Mini?

Hi Bekah, welcome to BT and triathlon! And congrats on successfully raising your brood and kicking them out of the nest

For local resources, I'd post your intro and a question in the Texas forum ... on the Forums page, it's U.S. State Forums (bottom of the page).

2011-09-10 8:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Any advice to start training for a Mini?

That's great!  You've found BT, that's a good start to finding people, info and events in TX.

One bit of advice: Take it slow!  It's easy to be overzealous and overtrain to the point of injury.  Only increase time and/or distance by 5-10% per week.  Do that for 3 weeks and then do a recovery week at 40% less.  After that go back to where you left off and start over.

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