tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31437644601904108292011-12-27T23:26:36.536-05:00This blog is dedicated to beginners of sprint triathlons. I will be passing on tips for training and my own experiences and schedules as I train to compete in my first triathlon.CDMnoreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143764460190410829.post-7237667106446973352010-02-07T09:57:00.000-05:002010-02-07T09:57:28.548-05:00

One area that is quite a concern for most triathlon beginners is the swim portion. When I was training for my first triathlon, this was the hardest and scariest part to train for. Being that the swim is the first part of the race, if you do not do well in the swim, then it can have adverse affects on the rest of the race. So if you do badly in the swim, it can mess you up mentally. However, the

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Sprint Triathlon-Beginners Best Choice  Out of all the different triathlons that you can train for, these include Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman, and Iron-man, Sprints are probably the most common. The reason why they are so popular is because they are shorter in distance and so this gives beginners an opportunity to get in on the action. What Sprint Triathlon Beginners Will Receive in this

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There are hundreds of different programs that beginners of triathlons can try, and most of these that you find are for free. If you find one, and it's a beginner triathlon program, it no doubt will work for you. However, there are some that won’t. The reason why some work and some don't is because some may be geared for you and the type of triathlon you are training for, or the program may not be

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My triathlon was this past weekend (Sept. 13, Sand Key Triathlon in Clearwater, Fl). The weather was rough in the morning so they canceled the swim and added in more running (.5 mile run along sandy beach to transition 1)to offset that. The wind was strong and I was not aware that there were 2 large bridges that we had to go over. My training has not included any large hills and so going up and

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My Training Schedule for My Sprint Triathlon I have been sticking fairly close to my altered training schedule. Since I decided that I was over training and backed off, I have been able to make better gains. My swim training is now up to .5 miles. I've decided to stretch my .3 mile distance to .5 so that I can build up some more endurance. I've done the same with my biking. My bike training for

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My Schedule Change I knew that it would happen soon enough. My sprint triathlon training program that I was following was working, until my body reached a threshold. I was over-training! I have not been taking enough time off to let my body adapt and mend. Guess what happened? I came down with a horrible cold. I have been sick now for a full week and it has zapped all of my energy. I have not

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My Equipment List I will keep this list short right now because I know I will probably be adding or subtracting from the latter. Since I have not competed in my first Triathlon, I have only done research on the Internet to see what's recommended for us beginners. Of course, you must have a cycle. For now I have a really nice mountain bike which I have converted into a road bicycle. I have put on

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Training Schedule My training schedule that I have been using for my first sprint triathlon is very simple. I started out by finding how long it will took me to swim .3 miles (which is 528 yards). I then found out how long it took me to run 5k (which is 3.1 miles). I then created a percentage chart. I started with 60%. So for my first training session, I performed my training at 60% of the times

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Triathlon Training Program Update I said before that I am only a beginner and that I probably would make some mistakes along the way. Well, I don't think I made a mistake but I have had to refine my triathlon training routine. My late post dealt with my sprint triathlon training program for swimming and I said that I was using my original swim time as my training time for my percentages. But I

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My Triathlon Training Program for Swimming The swim training program that I have come up with and am currently using to train for my upcoming triathlon is basically designed to help me peak when the triathlon occurs. Most of it is based on time and percentages. Now whether or not it is going to work out in the end, I don't know. But I do know that I am getting good results from it so far.

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Training For My First TriathlonHi, my name is Chris and I live near Jacksonville, Fl and I am currently training for my first sprint triathlon. Obviously I am only a rookie, but I wanted to post my progress and my plans for everyone to see. As a newbie to the sport of triathlons, I have been doing a lot of research on the internet to find tips, tricks, drills, schedules, plans, and workouts to

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