Are you a beginner triathlete? Well at some point everyone is a beginner. A lot of times, people who want to try a “Tri” are already a runner or a biker or a swimmer and a friend, relative or coach suggested they incorporate some cross training and enter a triathlon.
Or, you just got the bug and decided to set a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). Either way, welcome to the sport and the World of Triathlon.
As a newbie triathlete the first thing you will want to do is plan out a date for your first triathlon race and then sign up for it. For a first timer, I would suggest you start out with a Sprint distance Triathlon which is the shortest distance… usually a 0.5 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.
Once you’ve signed up, then you have a timeline that your training will be geared around. Now that you have a date, the next thing is to get a good training plan that gives you plenty of time to achieve the fitness you’ll need along with racing with multi-sport confidence.
Next is to look for a plan online or a coach who will help you customize a plan that fits your background, experience (or lack of experience), your fitness level and your goals. (Oh yeah, and always consult a doctor before beginning any new fitness program:>)
Remember to build up your fitness levels slowly as you incorporate a multi-sport training regimen to build up endurance, to avoid the risk of injury and that optimizes your experience on the “Funometer.”
Got a first race already planned?
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