Does anyone have any training programs / links they could post?
I am trying to find a good program to get me ready for the season. Preferably something that has some weight training mixed in.
Last year I did one Tri and fell in love with it.
Triathlon training
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Re: Triathlon training
I'll try and find something for you bro, I did triathlons for many years and my wifes' cousin is ranked #1 in the world at triathlon.
Is it Olympic distance or a sprint one? How long have you got to get ready and what fitness base are you at right now? Cheers MF.
Is it Olympic distance or a sprint one? How long have you got to get ready and what fitness base are you at right now? Cheers MF.
Re: Triathlon training
I think this book is a good starting point it covers all distances and any level. It also has a basic weight lifting plan you can follow. I have used it for a starting point in planning my season and just modify as needed but for most people it will cover just about anything you would want to do.
http://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-Magazines-Essential-Week--Training/dp/0446696765/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360430219&sr=8-1&keywords=week+by+week+triathlon+training
http://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-Magazines-Essential-Week--Training/dp/0446696765/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360430219&sr=8-1&keywords=week+by+week+triathlon+training
Re: Triathlon training
Mini Forklift Ⓥ wrote:I'll try and find something for you bro, I did triathlons for many years and my wifes' cousin is ranked #1 in the world at triathlon.
Is it Olympic distance or a sprint one? How long have you got to get ready and what fitness base are you at right now? Cheers MF.
I am not doing a Sprint Tri (actually a dualthon) until May. My fitness right now is slacking due to laziness at the moment. I have only be doing some weight training and occasional ride on the trainer during the week.
Cycling is my strong sport. I signed up for a sprint tri last year with only 2 weeks to figure out how to run properly. I did better than expected.
I am hoping to do more Tri's this year and make it my main focus fitness wise.
And rambling... done.
Re: Triathlon training
vegantri wrote:I think this book is a good starting point it covers all distances and any level. It also has a basic weight lifting plan you can follow. I have used it for a starting point in planning my season and just modify as needed but for most people it will cover just about anything you would want to do.
http://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-Magazines-Essential-Week--Training/dp/0446696765/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360430219&sr=8-1&keywords=week+by+week+triathlon+training
Thanks dude! I am going to order this tonight.
Re: Triathlon training
I think I might order this one also...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Triathletes-T ... =triathlon
http://www.amazon.com/The-Triathletes-T ... =triathlon
Re: Triathlon training
I got the Triathlon Training Bible when I first started and it wasn't really helpful in getting going on training as it doesn't have workouts or sample training plans. That said it does have a lot of great information but it didn't really become practical until a year or so into racing when I had started to get a better understanding of the sport from experience.
Re: Triathlon training
vegantri wrote:I got the Triathlon Training Bible when I first started and it wasn't really helpful in getting going on training as it doesn't have workouts or sample training plans. That said it does have a lot of great information but it didn't really become practical until a year or so into racing when I had started to get a better understanding of the sport from experience.
Thanks for the heads up on that. I am going to hold off on that one for now and order the one your suggested.
Thanks again!
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Re: Triathlon training
I found the 'Triathlete Week By Week Training Guide' a really useful book as it breaks down the training between beginners and advanced.
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