Beer gut to multisport – where to start!!???
August 16, 2010 
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Hi there folks,
for some time I have had in the back of my mind the idea that I would love to get involved in this multisport stuff – i.e. ride run and paddle races. I am a bit out of condition though was pretty fit a few years back so know how to train. Is there a come and try type race coming up in the near future and anything else I can start working towards so that I have a goal. the mission ebach one looks a bit full on to start off and a bit soon. I have no bike or boat so these would be on the agenda, but I note that there are places that these can be hired. Also, where can I get ideas about times and distances needed before I am fit enough to enter? any ideas on how to kick it all off would be appreciated. I start training tomorrow. training programs. stories from others who have strated from scratch etc.
Cheers
Matt
Hi Matt,
My name is Jason and I started multi-sport racing a couple of years ago. I’m also a fitness instructor and have a pretty good understanding of how to go about things. The best place to start is with the first step, literally …. go for a walk and build on that. I’m usually out and about doing something or other and happy to show you a few tracks, talk bikes, boats, racing and adventure in general. I’m training for a cycling trip around NZ at the end of the year with my partner so we’ll be doing quite a few relaxed kilometres between now and then. I’ll be in Mission Beach this weekend, probably down the back of the pack somewhere having a giggle or you can email me (jason.hedges@hotmail.com) and hopefully I’ll be able to share some of my enthusiasm for the sport with you