Young Triathlete

Welcome to the site! I'm 31, so not a youngster either, but there are a few around here. Good luck with your training!

Kelly

I'm a college student from CT. I did my first tri a few weeks ago. Although I'm not taking classes right now, I was full time for the spring semester and i was working a lot. I've found I just have to figure out what my day to day priorities are instead of trying to stick exactly to the training schedule. Its different for everyone, there's been some workouts I've skipped b/c I had a paper or an exam, but I've given up complete immersion in some of my assignments to hit the gym or go for a ride. I'm not a professional triathlete, I started this because it was something to work for, now I really like it. I have a lot of time ahead of me to train and do tons of tris, I just try to keep that in mind. I find the hardest part is sacrificing the nights out b/c I really WANT to train in the morning instead of waking up with a wicked hangover. I can't imagine having to work training into a real life schedule w/ work and a family, HUGE respect for you who do that!!! Have fun!
liz

i am kinda young i suppose (well 23) i am doing a PhD, and can fit in 12 sessions a week and still be relitivly studenty have u got a triathlon club at uni, that could be the answer as work, play and drinking can be combined in one

I have found the answer to the TV problem - TIVo!!! It is the greatest thing in the world. I am working on my masters, working 40+ hours a week and tri training. I TiVo my favorite programs and then can catch up on them during the weekend, if I have more time. I have come to find lately thought that I don't really miss TV all that much.