63-Year-Old Ironman: Started at 34!
43sInspires older viewers with a relatable story of starting triathlon later in life, challenging age stereotypes.
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What's your name, age, and where are you from? >> Louisis Salazar, 63, from Albuquerque, New Mexico. >> How long have you been competing for? >> Since 1986. >> How did you get into this? >> The friend told me about it, and so I thought, I guess I'll try it. So, I tried to sprint and then I got hooked ever since. >> For the people who don't know what a sprint is, what is that? >> So, that's
a shorter distance. So, it's like maybe 400 yardd swim and then like a 12mi bike and a 5k run. >> Do you have any advice for the older guys maybe that want to get into something like this? Is it ever too late to start or never? Never do it. Listen to your body. Start out slow. You don't want to get injured. Balance all three of the disciplines. >> What are some training tips for people who have
never done an Iron Man who want to do their first one? >> Get a coach and they'll guide you with the bike, nutrition, how to train. >> What was your time for this iron man? >> It was a 5:46, I believe. Yeah. >> Do you know what your time was on the swim, the bike, and the run? >> Yeah, it was like a 37. Bike was about 220 and the run was little over 2