Start Here: Your Guide to Triathlon After 50
Welcome!
Welcome! If you’re over 50 and thinking about doing a triathlon—or wondering if it’s even possible—you’re in the right place.
I started at age 58, and together with my wife Joy, we completed triathlons in all 50 states.
You can do this.
How to Start Triathlon After 50
If you’re just getting started, focus on these four areas:
Getting Started
Learn what triathlon involves and how to begin without overcomplicating it.
Training Basics
Understand how to train safely and effectively as an athlete over 50.
Gear and Equipment
You don’t need everything—start with what matters most.
Mindset and Motivation
Build confidence and stay consistent as you begin your triathlon journey.
Our Story
When the nest became empty, Joy and I were looking for something new — something that would challenge us and bring us closer together. Triathlon became that adventure.
I’ve shared ourexperience in my book, Triathlon Adventures Across America, which tells the story of racing across the country, the people we met, and the lessons learned.
But this site goes further — it’s here to help YOU start and succeed in your own triathlon journey.
Ready to Begin?
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
Start where you are, take the first step, and build from there—one workout at a time.
⚠️Disclaimer
Please consult your doctor before beginning any new training program. Your health and safety come first.
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Ineresting to have come across this. I started doing triathlons in 2000 at age 62. By God’s grace , still doing them now with Kurt as my present coach. I’ve learned a few things along the road, about triathlon and about life. Keep up your effirts in helping old folks achieve greatness.
Thanks for your comment John. Let me know if you would like to have your triathlon story published on SeniorTriathletes.com and/or can contribute to the Sample Training Plan. Best wishes for a long triathlon career.