Tim Allison
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Age: |
46 |
| Height: |
6-1 |
| Weight: |
170 pounds |
| Body Fat%: |
<10 Superior |
| Flexibility: |
14 inches Fair |
| Bench Press (85lbs.): |
34 reps Excellent |
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Tim's letter:
In many regards, I am in great shape for a 46 - year - old. My body fat
is around 10 percent. I competed in my first half ironman last October,
and finished in 5:05 - good enough to qualify for the national half ironman.
I can name all the men over 45 in this city who can run faster than me
for any distance over a couple of miles. I swim faster than most triathletes
my age, and I lift weights regularly , so I am not a 98 - pound weakling.
My goal is to compete in the 5430 half iron man in Boulder this August,
and qualify for the national half ironman. I have a triathlon coach who
can help me run, swim and bike, but I need some help in ways that may
challenge you. First, I am about as flexible as a 2x4. I can't move as
required to swim well, and my arches and calves cramp regularly in the
pool.
My lack of ankle flexibility and tight hamstrings and quads make my kick
truly pathetic; anything that floats will pass me using a kickboard. I
have five kids and an often demanding job, so a yoga class just isn't
going to happen.
I also need more lower leg strength for the bike. No impartial judge would
say I have calves. (My upper body strength is not bad, but vanity drives
me to want a chest.) I have an as - yet - undiagnosed back problem which
makes me fear squats and even leg press machines. I travel , so I need
exercises I can do on the road to build leg strength and keep me in bike
riding shape.
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