Have you ever looked up at a mountain you are about to climb and thought, “How in the world am I going to get up there?” Maybe you’ve felt the same way about triathlons. The desire to get to the top is there, but you have no idea which trail to take. The best trail to start out on is the beginning trail or the sprint distance. For a beginning triathlon program, you can spend as little as 2 hours a week training.
At the IceBreaker Triathlon in American Fork, Utah on March 29th, I asked a few first time triathletes the best advice they’ve been given. Here is what they told me: For your first triathlon it’s a good idea to have one goal: to finish. After the race, evaluate your performance and choose one thing to improve for the next triathlon, supposing there will be one. Focus on becoming more comfortable with your weak sport. Just go out there and have fun. Cheer for those around you as you pass each other.
Those are great suggestions, but may not help you climb that mountain. A map will help you get there and below are suggested trail markers that will take you to the top.
Now you have at least 12 weeks to become acquainted with the course which is usually found on the triathon’s website. Do it. Come race day, know the course.
Swim: swimsuit, cap, goggles, wetsuit (if swimming in cold open water)
Bike: bike, helmet
Run: shoes
It would probably be a good idea to have something to bike and run in. You can either throw on a tee shirt and shorts or spend a bit more and get a tri suit.
|
Number of times each week |
Hours per week |
||
Swim |
Bike |
Run |
||
Very Beginner Program |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
2 |
Beginner Program |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2-4 |
Swim Emphasis |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2.5-4.5 |
Bike Emphasis |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2.5-5 |
Run Emphasis |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2.5-4.5 |
Beginner Advanced |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4-8 |
If you are committed to loosing weight and understand the benefits then climbing this mountain is still within your grasp. Individuals interested in a total conditioning program (which could include weight loss) can contact the author for a free DVD.
Week: |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
1 |
Swim- X Run- 20 min |
Bike- X |
Off |
Run- 20 min |
Swim- X |
Bike- X |
Off |
2 |
Swim- X+10% Run- 22 min. |
Bike- X+10% |
Off |
Run- 22 min |
Swim- X+10% |
Bike- X+10% |
Off |
Stay on course, follow the trail markers, and discover success. This road map will take you to the top.
Happy training!
jAmiE Hubbard
Superior Tri Sports
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
Swimming Coach / Instructor
BS Exercise Science/Fitness & Wellness Management: BYU
[email protected]
801-979-3197
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