when is a triathlete in their prime?
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trigirl97 posted 3 years ago.
Well, I'm not sure what distance you are focusing on specifically. But, I might suggest looking at the race results from Kona and other IM distances from recent years. (ironmanlive.com)
From what I can tell, most triathletes (male and female) tend to hit peak performance in their early to mid 30s. But that's purely speculative based on browsing race results, not because I am among those ranks! ;)
good luck!
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ryan16 posted 3 years ago.
Ya a lot of endurance athletes hit there prime usually in their early 30's.
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Pete Hagen posted 3 years ago.
It seems that much of triathlon success is directly linked to experience. 30-39 is usually the toughest age group; however, I've seen many 'naturals' in their 20's that are amazing. I think it's just that there aren't as many 20 year-olds competing. I've also seen plenty of guys in their 40's who are amazing!! As a guy who's turning 37 in a few weeks, I can tell you that I'm probably not getting physically stronger, but I'm getting faster through working on form, technique and knowlege. As the sport matures, it will be interesting to see what happens!
Just speculation...you're in your prime when you continue to improve through knowledge and practice - regardless of biological age.
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PrinceofClydes posted 3 years ago.
Personally, I'm hoping it's in about two years when I move into the 55-59 age group.
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Mark Allen won six Ironman World Championships from his age 30-37.
Dave Scott won six Ironman World Championships from age 26 in 1980, then 82, 83, 84, 86, 87
and then there was his 1994 Hawaii Ironman: 2nd Place Overall at age 40
Paula Newby-Fraser, born June 7, 1962 won her 8 Ironman Triathlon World Championships from age 24 to 34.
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pimm posted 3 years ago.
For a lot of endurance sports, I think the early 30's make up the best age group : physically you're at the top of your game then, & you have the necessary mental thoughness & experience ...
In a lot of other games, you see young talents that are top of the line (for e.g. tennis, soccer), but they get burnt-out at the later stages, having a multitude of injuries or motivational problems.
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Triguy98 posted 3 years ago.
Round here, the sprints are normally won by upper 20's to mid 30's dudes. Distance above that belongs to the low to mid 30s
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trianything posted 3 years ago.
30s? I picked a pretty poor time to start this then and be at all competitive. :p
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danielthomps posted 3 years ago.
all right- all the feedback helps a lot, folks. thanks a lot.
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EricbCook posted 3 years ago.
Hey I just started 2 years ago at age 32 and I am turning 34 this summer if it wasn't for an abscess surgery I would have been twice as fast this year than when I started! I read all the time About people getting stronger late into there 30's and 40's. But I have to say 30's seem to be the creme of the crop and 30-34 is the most competive so I don't have long left to peak! I agree though I think the training build up of knowledge and mental toughness is what helps you to gain year after year. I am planning on peaking in my late 30's :0) and 40's and..... :0)
Keep on Tri-ing,
Eric
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thehitman posted 3 years ago.
Eric's got it right.
It takes a few years of training to peak, and its downhill from there.
So while my competition is slowing down, I figure to keep speeding up for a while.
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beads1985 posted 3 years ago.
I just started a couple of years ago when I was 35.
Before I caught the tri bug I was 5'9" and almost 220 lbs.
Now I am 38, 172 lbs and I am in the best shape I have been in in 15 years.
So, I am not winning but I am smiling and my kids think I rock.
By the law of averages if I keep doing this I should win my age group when I am in my 60's
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BrettD58 posted 3 years ago.
At the USA Triathon Coaching Clinic I attended the focus was on attracting athletes in the 15-17 yr range so that when they "peaked" Olympics it would be at 27-29. The thinking is that it takes 10 years of training in the sport to build up to a life "peak". As for long course most of your recent Ironman Hawaii winners have been in their early to mid 30's (Dave Scott won when he was 38).
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generally, at what age is a male triathlete in his prime? i'm doing some research, and i've heard it's the mid-30's, mid-20's, early-30's, and some other ages, so i really don't know what to believe. i guess it probably depends on the distance, but can anyone give me a general age range? thanks.