From step aerobics to the Ironman-how Dagmar Backes came to the triathlon
The triathlon department of SG Arheilgen has a committed and versatile athlete in her ranks: Dagmar Backes. She has been a member of the department since 2009 and has worked up from 10-friends triathlon to Ironman Frankfurt. Presswort Kathrin Ortland spoke to her about her sporting career, her training and her next sporting goals.
"I train when everything sleeps" - Dagmar Backes over her way to the triathlon
Ortland: Dagmar, since when have you been a member of the Triathlon department of SG Arheilgen?
Backes: since 2009.
Ortland: How did you get to the triathlon back then?
Backes: Through the 10-friends triathlon.
Ortland: Which sports did you operate in front of the triathlon?
Backes: I walked and visited various courses in the gym, such as step aerobics or abdominal-legs.
Ortland: Triathlon requires a lot of training. How do you manage to reconcile your training sessions with work and family?
Backes: I usually train in the morning when everything sleeps or in the free spaces of my everyday life.
Ortland: In which age group (AK) are you currently starting?
Backes: Recently in the AK 60.
Ortland: What sporty goals do you have next?
Backes: My big goal is the Ironman Frankfurt. I also plan to start at the middle distance in Quedlinburg.
Ortland: Thank you very much, Dagmar, for your time! I wish you continued success and injury -free training.
Triathlon training at SG Arheilgen
If you want to try yourself in triathlon, but do not find the motivation alone, you are cordially invited to complete a trial training session at SG Arheilgen. On the homepage of SG Arheilgen there is more information about the training offer.
More about the SG Arheilgen and their triathlon athletes? Click here for the interview with Nadine Silvia Krisch .
