Has your best discipline suffered after becoming a triathlete?
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kylie posted 2 years ago.
It has happened to me some when I really focus on one of my weaker sports (I was also a runner first). It also happens when I give too much on the bike. Since the run is last it's always a bit tougher.
I just remind myself that it's improving overall that I'm going for, and make sure I don't slack on my run training. I tend to slack there first since I'm most secure in my ability there.
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jtaltendahl posted 2 years ago.
i feel the exact same way...i trained for a half-marathon before my tri training started this winter and now i feel like i have not been running near enough...and also im starting to get a lot more running related aches and pains...its not fun man.
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Norcalnewbie posted 2 years ago.
Ditto for me as well. I have noticed that my running times have sufferered a little since I started tri-training 6 months ago...
The aches and soreness after training are noticable now where when I was just running I wouldn't get them.
I guess training in three disciplines does take it toll on your strong discipline but man it is so worth it.......
I just listen to my body a little more closely and remind myself that over time I will improve in all three disciplines...
It is all good......
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jtaltendahl posted 2 years ago.
i agree for sure (the part about it being worth it).
though i do get more aches and pains and im slowing down, i also don't get near as bored during the training season. the three sports definitely keeps it interesting.
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catwood posted 2 years ago.
My swimming ability has totally gone down the tube since I started doing triathlons... I think all of it is because after 9 years of competitive swimming, now the only time I swim during race season is during triathlons :-) and I swim less than once a week during non - racing season.... so from ~15 hours a week to 15 minutes per week of swim training = considerable decline...
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runpuddrun posted 2 years ago.
My running has also gone downhill, but my biking and swimming are freaking awesome now after not riding a bike or jumping in a pool in over 10 years.
I find it more exhilirating to bike fast now than to run fast now, although I have to admit it kinda hurts my pride to see my run splits, almost makes me want to cry actually.
I just like the fact that I see improvement every month or so and every race.
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RV posted 2 years ago.
Biking is my strongest discipline. I believe that it has gotten stronger since taking up tri's. Manly due to a focus on pedaling form and certainly because of an increased cadence.
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
I don't have a strong discipline, so no.
Actually, I came in to tri's with no swim,bike or run background so I was coming from the ground up.
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jmruns430 posted 2 years ago.
I'm right there with you, but after 2 years of training for several length tris, I have figured out that my running struggles are directly linked to the amount I bike, whereas i can add swimming into my training 5 days a week and still run fast!
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mdittfurth posted 2 years ago.
Same for me...I went from slow to slower on the run...my sport before Triathlons. However, like some of the other of you, my bike and swim have taken off...I had to learn the bike and swim from scratch so the joy in seeing those disciplines improve so much has taken the edge off my disappointment in my running.
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Noel posted 2 years ago.
Nope,
no problems here. Like RV, my discipline only got better.
I came from running ( 8 years) and now I'm running FAST, freakin' fast. And compared to a year or two before, even in tri's I'm running faster to compared back then.
My swimming and biking are also good, I started biking 2 years ago and swimming about more then a year ago. And that was all tri focused.
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GogglesPizanto posted 2 years ago.
I did my first season of tris last year coming from a running background. My running times improved -- setting a new half marathon PR and running my fastest 5K time since 2000.
I think a few things have helped me. Doing fewer, but more quality workouts (from 5-6 per week to 3-4). Adding swimming and more biking has raised my VO2 level. With these I think I have been able to replace some easy runs with more intense workouts that have improved my fitness.
However, the fact that I have been doing only sprint tris probably has something to do with this. If I went with longer distance triathlons, my run would probably start to suffer. I would end up spending more time on building endurance and less on speed.
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dr_rios_ec posted 2 years ago.
I come from a running and mountain climbing background....
My running since I train systematically and with the combine of the other two disciplines have got stronger...more efficient, and less painful if you can say so....
Now my mountain climbing has really gone way down....my aerobic capacity and tolerance to the altitude is of course much better....but now I don´t have much time...because a mountain climbing trip takes me from 2 to 4 days....and now since I focus my athletic activities around tris I don´t have much time to go and climb....
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i come from a running background (12 years) and since i've been tri-ing, my running has declined, especially during a race. as some of you know, i've been having nutritional issues, and that's been so frustrating, because the problems come on the run. besides that, my running has slowed considerably, where 3 years ago, my times were improving in every running race. in tri's, my running is getting worse rather than better!
my swim and bike times have improved and i'm usually right on target as far as predicting times for completing them. but the run is always much longer than i expected...then i have not only to deal with the physical issues, but also the mental issues of keeping going.
has this happened to you, and if so, what have you done about it?
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