How would I go about training for a triathlon?
Question: How would I go about training for a triathlon?
I’m not really doing the triathlon but my friends mom is and she is really getting fit and I wanna know what I could do.
Answer:
Answer by DosCentavos
You need to read up on it somewhat. Triathlon is a thinking athletes sport. Train with your mom’s friend if possible — it’s a lonely road and company with encouragement is always welcome!
Your friend is getting fit because she’s training in 3 sports on alternating days and it is exercising every single muscle group in her body.
Here are some quick tips, if there is such a thing in this sport:
1) Learn/relearn how to swim. Look up the book Total Immersion by Terry Laughlin.
2) Cycle — lots of cycling and learn proper pedaling form.
3) Running — learn to run with ease (relative) and injury free. Grab the book Chi Running by Danny Dreyer.
Get a heart rate monitor.
And if you’re going to train like a triathlete, then essentially you ARE a triathlete. Part of being a triathlete is joining races to test how well your fitness is coming along.
Triathlon is about efficiency and energy management. You want to avoid floating, coasting and walking and maintain a pace for the entire race. In swimming you should be able to swim non-stop for at least 20 minutes for an easy sprint distance swim. You should be able to bike for at least 1 hour for an easy 13 mile bike, and you should be able to run non-stop for at least 40 minutes to ensure you’ll be able to run the entire 3.1 afterwards.
Read MoreIs a single speed bike normal to use when in a triathlon?
Question: Is a single speed bike normal to use when in a triathlon?
I dont have a bike currently and was wondering if i should just get a one speed to use, or is that what everyone does anyways when entering a triathlon? I havent ever entered a triathlon.
Answer:
Answer by sno f
see what everyone else has. road race bikes. some are tri specific.if your not expecting to win first overall use what ever you want to perticapate. but if you want to have achance of staying with everyone else you’ll need a multi gear bike.
What are some easy ways to reduce drag/improve speed on a 25K triathlon ride?
Question: What are some easy ways to reduce drag/improve speed on a 25K triathlon ride?
I am competing in a triathlon and want to know if there are some lesser known tips for increasing aerodynamics/reducing drag during the race. I have a Rudy Project Super Comp helmet, aero bars, flat-spoke wheels, no water bottle, pedal clips, absent granny gear, etc. What else?
Answer:
Answer by clambacke
I think an optimal body position gives you the best bang for the buck. The triathlon is decided during the running stage, don’t worry to much about the bike ride and I would keep the water bottle.
How can I prepare for a sprint triathlon?
Question: How can I prepare for a sprint triathlon?
Ok, so it’s a last minute preparation. Well, I have one month until I have to do the sprint triathlon? I currently can run 3 miles in 27 minutes, swim .5 miles in 30 minutes, and bike 12.4 miles in 45 minutes. Any suggestions to reduce my total time? Again, I have one left…I haven’t trained at all. Where do I start?
Answer:
Answer by Dinah
Work on your swim stroke, there’s a lot of time in that, maybe get a couple lessons to teach you where you are doing sth wrong.
Also, have you done bricks (run straight off the bike)? do that once or twice a week.
Practice transitions, you can lose a lot of time there.
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