I recently did a half olympic distance triathlon and the training just for that made me almost exhausted everyday. Is it better to train in one leg each day or do all three together? And how do I prevent burning out?
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Hey, so I’m planning on doing a Danskin Triathlon in June and I just wanted to know if anyone has some tips for training and for the actual event. This is my situation, I’m a pretty good swimmer- I have no problem swimming the 800, and I like to run- I’ll run like 4 miles at a time three times a week or so. However, I’m not really a cyclist. I’m starting to go to some cycling classes and I don’t find them to be too much but I’m not exactly sure how I will do when all of the events are back to back. Are the events really hard when they are back to back? I’m pretty fit I think… but I don’t usually do consecutive workouts. How should I go about getting ready for this? I’ll give an example of what I have been doing to train… let me know what you think and how I should modify my training.
Last Week:
Friday: ran 2.8 miles
Saturday: ran 2.8 miles
Sunday: Cycling Class 45 minutes
Monday: nothing
Tuesday: Cycling class 45 minutes
Wednesday: Ran 2 miles swam 800 meters
Thursday: 45 minute
Thursday: 45 minutes cycling class
Friday : nothing
Saturday: 4 mile run
yeah that is a preview of what I do… what should I add? Or not do? Tips would be greatly appreciated 
thanks!
Oh yeah and the triathlon is a 3.1 mile run, 800 meter swim, and a 12 mile bike ride. yep yep. that is all.
This event is referred to as a sprint triathlon. The hardest part of the event is the open water swimming. Don’t get yourself caught up in the swim pack or your time will suffer. Pick a "lane" where you think that most of the swimmers will not congregate towards. After you have finished the swim portion the biking event is next. There is no waiting period between events. Remember to have your helmet on before you start to bike or you’ll have points deducted or you may be disqualified from the race. Since you’ll be cycling at least 12 miles then you’ll need a comfortable seat and a decent 12 speed bike. Drink plenty of water during this portion even if you don’t feel thirsty. You can become quickly dehydrated. Don’t forget to wear sunglasses if it is bright outside. They also prevent bugs from slamming into your eye area. Now the real fun begins when you have finished biking and you get off the bike. Your legs will feel like spaghetti and your heart will be racing. Try to pace yourself during the run to ease into it and establish an overall rhythm. Since this is your first event, you want to make it enjoyable. Once your done walk around slowly to relax your body and don’t forget to drink more water. You may have trouble sleeping that night because your body is not used to that type of event yet.
Good Luck:)
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We held a poll on http://www.IncredibleJane.com and 52% of voters found swim to be the toughest leg of a triathlon. So Incredible Jane got a swim expert to give excellent advice.
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Swim faster after this workout. Learn the swimmer exercise to train for the swimming portion of the triathlon, in this free video.
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Bio: Carey Kepler avidly participates in triathlons all around the country, as well as trains other triathletes.
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My experience swimming in an endless pool at Triathica in Irvine, CA. For more swimming info, check out http://www.triswimcoachonline.com.
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Relaxation is key currently in my training for the New York triathlon in July. I started training three weeks ago. This week I have experienced a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders.
I have increased my excercise from 2-3 to 6 days a week, but training so far is more about technique, not pushing myself to the extreme.
I have had two massages this week, which had an immediate effect, but the tension is back the following day. My shoulders are tense, and I am struggling to move my head fully from side to side. I have given myself a break today to see if it helps…..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! thanks!
do shoulder rolls.
those help a bit
Can you tell me if you have direct experience w/various ways and groups that do the training.
First time TRI participant. Have about 4.5 months….
The Wolverines are a great all-sports club. Numerous Olympic and world champions have come from this group.
I am interested in doing a triathlon, but completely CLUELESS about a bike. I would like the cheapest possible, so I can try it out before buying a better bike someday. Also what are stems and clips? Any help would be great.
If you plan on entering a triathlon (or even doing your practicing) on roads and sidewalks, look for either a road bike or a hybrid / commuter style. These tend to be lighter, with larger wheel diameters, and narrower tires. All three add up to higher speed for the same amount of effort on your part.
If the race course (or your practice routes) are predominantly off-road, go with a mountain bike. You can even get an extra set of tires (without the annoying knobs) that you can use for harder road surfaces.
The "right" bike for you will be one that you’re comfortable on and comfortable using on a regular basis. This means going out and trying several different manufacturers and styles – they’re not anywhere near all the same! A good bike shop (which deals more-or-less solely in bicycles and maybe some other sports gear … not a Walmart or chain sports store like Academy Sports) will see that you get one that fits your riding style and body type. Don’t be afraid to ask questions … they can’t read your mind! And don’t let them push you into doing something you have misgivings about (like spending more than your budget) … if they’re doing that, they’re not the store for you.
To answer your last bit:
A "stem" is the piece that connects your handlebars to the front fork. It usually has a slight L shape to it, and both the fork and handlebar apss through roughly circular openings (at right angles to each other) on both ends of the stem piece. Bolts and/or nuts are used to tighten the assembly keep things together.
"Clips" can refer to the cages that some riders use to keep their feet on the pedals (and, if the material of the cage is tough enough, to allow them to pull up on the cage and thereby increase their overall pedal power). These mean you can wear standard sneakers or even sandals, sinc ethere’s no special pedal required. Another possibility is actually more correctly termed "clipless". These are special pedals that are deisgned to latch onto a set of metal cleats that are attached to sole of your shoe (usually a special bike shoe). These are lighter than standard pedals (with or without cages), and have the same benefit of having you be able to pull up and increase pedal power.
Talk to your bike guys … they should let you try a set out (even if it’s only in the parking lot), to see if one style or the other suits you better. And remember – you have the final say, because you’re the customer!
We created this video which cronicles my training for St. Croix 70.3 starting in November 2007. I knew in February I would be giving a talk to some elementary school students to introduce them to triathlon, sports nutrition and what it means to have faith in yourself and your dreams. This video really brought my training to life for them.
Not only did the kids love the video, I can now say it was all worth it. I traveled to St. Croix in May of 2008 and placed first in my age group of 25-29 females. I qualified and competed in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships on October 10, 2008. I was blessed to have a great day and in my first ironman I finished in a time of 10 hours 58 mins, 9th female in the world in the 25-29 age group.
As a registered dietitian, I now have my own Sports Nutrition Counseling business called Fuel Your Passion. If you would like to contact me please go to my website www.fuelyourpassion.net.
You can also follow my blog at www.fuelyourpassiononline.blogspot.com. I offer nutrition counseling for athletes, as well as coaching services. Please check out my Kona Video for a follow up to this video!
Take care and best of luck in your future endevors!
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