Am I a better swimmer or runner?

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6 years ago 12/22/2018 7:46am EST

I’m 35 and a recreational cross trainer. These are my PRs in my thirties. I have faster running PRs from my teens and am a little more experienced on the running side from middle & high school programs. Only swim experience is from two years in a mediocre high school program. Am I any stronger at one sport than the other?

SWIMMING:

1000m - 16:43 (15:17 pace for 1000yd)

1500m - 26:27 (24:12 pace for 1500yd)

RUNNING:

1600m - 5:27

3200m - 11:44

5000m - 19:26

6400m (4 miles) - 25:09

All swims were in pools & runs were on tracks so timing/distance is accurate. My typical training week just consists of three swim days (1500m), three run days (2-4 miles) and plenty of stretching, foam rolling, pushups, crunches, planks, etc.

6 years ago 12/22/2018 11:24am EST

re: Swim, Run or Tri?

You are probably a 2:30 800m runner. If you swim 2:30 200m freestyle in a 50m pool, you are equally good in both sports.

6 years ago 12/22/2018 12:25pm EST

re: Swim, Run or Tri?

Those times would probably have you do well at international distance tris, if you like the training, and can hold 23-24 mph on the bike. How's your bike? And have you tried running off the bike?

6 years ago 12/22/2018 3:17pm EST

re: Swim, Run or Tri?

Running 6-12 mpw and a 5:27 at 35, I say running. Get a bike, you can be an even better triathlete.

6 years ago 12/23/2018 4:17am EST

re: Swim, Run or Tri?

Find a local community college and expand your horizons.

It's cheap like under 100.00 but the money you put in the program

will exceed in payouts later in life.

You'll thank me later.

And may Santa Claus tinkle your bells:)

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