Senior Triathletes | Marty Hunter | Activity https://seniortriathletes.com/members/emkhunter/activity/ Activity feed for Marty Hunter. Fri, 08 May 2026 19:36:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 83af5ee31f711ef1ae94c4c63bca8c8a Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/how-75-became-my-best-ironman-year-yet-rick-burgess-story/#comment-12917 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:31:00 -0400 Again…outstanding story…such a warrior!!!

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post How 75 Became My Best Ironman Year Yet – Rick Burgess' Story Caption: Rick and Elaine Burgess at the 2024 Morro Bay 70.3 swim start. Stamina, Strength, and Wild Goals […] ]]> 7698ff503259652872b6926c9e911176 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/recovery-after-50-what-every-triathlete-must-know/#comment-12918 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:29:23 -0400 Fabulous information.

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Recovery After 50: What Every Triathlete Must Know What does recovery really look like for triathletes over 50—and how does it change as we move into our 60s, 70s, and even 8 […] ]]> 336195083f32157ac02cc2825bf3cbb6 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/how-to-reduce-vo2max-decline-for-older-male-and-female-triathletes/#comment-11339 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:06:33 -0400 A great article…age specific information and terrific links to more amazing facts
Love this so much!

In reply to - Kurt Madden wrote a new post How to Reduce VO2max Decline for Older Male and Female Triathletes by Kurt Madden and Terry VanderWert Introduction “I’m 77 and have been doing tri since age 63. VO2max info t […] ]]> f824e36cc43c787955a70c065361b4e5 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/onwards-upwards-always-mike-battersby-comeback/#comment-9193 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:43:25 -0400 What a jewel of an athlete. You truly are the essence of an Ironman. Thank you to Senior Triathletes for sharing this great athlete with us.

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Onwards & Upwards, Always! – Mike Battersby's Comeback Editor’s note: The return of senior triathlete Mike Battersby to Ironman triathlon racing highlights commitment, a […] ]]> 5a0ed2b4ada62f620c2749390cae99fb Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/ask-our-coaches-focus-training-on-my-weakest-or-strongest-sport/#comment-8789 Sat, 24 May 2025 02:31:26 -0400 Fabulous info as usual..

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Ask Our Coaches: Focus Training On My Weakest or Strongest Sport? Should I focus my training on strengthening my strongest leg of a triathlon? Or should I train to improve the […] ]]> 3c3dd408f263f85c42b0cfe934fb0db9 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/changing-his-mind-howard-glass-story/#comment-8052 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:17:25 -0500 What a hero…strength, courage and real class.

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Changing His Mind – Howard Glass' Story Older adults give many reasons for beginning or continuing to train for and compete in triathlons. Senior triathlete Howard Glass is the […] ]]> de18dfd529fc26f9990e0f25b812cc6d Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/a-76-year-old-perspective-on-running-performance-after-70/#comment-7646 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:10:22 -0400 Lovely advice!

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post A 76-Year Old's Perspective on Running Performance After 70 Caption: Jim Riley with Julie Moss after the 2017 Oceanside IM70.3. A 76-year-old triathlete shares his […] ]]> b262c350e68a9d09870fd0a7710591e5 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/how-to-slow-age-related-drop-in-running-performance/#comment-7600 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:05:46 -0400 Outstanding article!

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post How To Slow Age-Related Drop in Running Performance We often expect some drop in running speed as we age. Still, how can we minimize it? This post is based on TriDot coach Kurt […] ]]> 49eb8c10d2e40d9d52ca2cd7cac72cbe Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/pat-johnson-triathlon-age-80/#comment-7527 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:03:14 -0400 What a gifted athlete! A true warrior❤️

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Ten Years Later – Pat Johnson's Triathlon Sequel Pat Johnson completed her 28th triathlon at age 80. What has caused her to continue in the sport? What has she learned about […] ]]> 15e16c6ebbc64a427f205caeae4ed43b Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/first-ironman-triathlon-fun-facts/#comment-7479 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:49:43 -0400 Regarding who is the most fit as a result of an Ironman??? In my opinion…anyone who finishes!

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post First Ironman Triathlon: Fun Facts During my recent flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, I read “Where It All Began – The 1978 Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon” by Tom Knoll. In this […] ]]> 197515c67d4cbf2b3070751b29432ac5 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/leveraging-tridot-to-optimize-your-training-at-any-age/#comment-7157 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:41:01 -0500 Very interesting article..thoughtful..

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Leveraging TriDot to Optimize Your Training at Any Age Editor’s Note This post is a response to a reader’s request for information on triathlon training at age 65 compared to […] ]]> da415818cded18937f7a7d99aa3a2fea Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/leveraging-tridot-to-optimize-your-training-at-any-age/#comment-7156 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:40:17 -0500 Intetesting!!!

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Leveraging TriDot to Optimize Your Training at Any Age Editor’s Note This post is a response to a reader’s request for information on triathlon training at age 65 compared to […] ]]> e0f235ad9818006d899d546465aba270 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/individual-competition-team-effort-gene-peters-story/#comment-7105 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:28:32 -0400 What a great story and lovely tribute. You’re truly golden…

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post Individual Competition, Team Effort – Gene Peters' Story Triathlon is a competition involving three activities, usually swimming, biking, and running. The three activities, or […] ]]> e364164bee68961260dd6572e8147fbe Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/triathlon_swim_training_jennings/#comment-6780 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:30:06 -0400 I LOVE my wet suit swims. I too am not a great swimmer so anything that helps my technique is golden to me. With a wet suit I am basically just concentrating on my catch/pull ..
kicking very little. My speed is good and my legs are getting rested for the bike and run. 8 thumbs up for wet suit swims😎

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post For seniors, swim training is a tremendous way to build endurance while reducing the potential for overuse injuries.  While many of us are getting back into the water as pools […] ]]> d59031d943b5b8a02d72507901174727 Marty Hunter changed their profile picture https://seniortriathletes.com/activity/p/35/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:42:51 -0500 0 3c236df9d39e2fccb3b2415fa54675e3 Marty Hunter posted a new activity comment https://seniortriathletes.com/first-sprint-triathlon-clermont-florida/#comment-6777 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:52:58 -0500 Great bio….great story. Impressive😎

In reply to - Terry L. VanderWert wrote a new post The Villages, Florida – Can you prepare for your first sprint triathlon in less than 30 days, even at age 70? According to Pat Johnson, you can. She did it and is now an […] ]]> ec8832c4d1444a9fbf487f2f8eaf9a1f Marty Hunter became a registered member https://seniortriathletes.com/activity/p/21/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:41:21 -0500 0