| Let's face it - there is a plethora of information for the | | | | or Master's instructor look at your swim stroke. You |
| seasoned triathlete who has a pretty good idea of | | | | can opt to have your swim stroke videotaped, or have |
| what they're doing, but not much good information to | | | | someone look at it live, but prioritize getting an |
| help a rookie navigate the steps to starting a beginner | | | | objective analysis of you in the water. Once you've |
| triathlon training program. These five steps will give you | | | | been told what you need to work at it, get in the |
| solid direction and a jumpstart to your beginner triathlon | | | | water at every opportunity possible, preferably at least |
| training program. And I promise not to use any fancy | | | | three times a week if you can. |
| lingo! | | | | Beginner Triathlon Training Program Step #3. Use Run |
| Beginner Triathlon Training Program Step #1. Sign Up | | | | Walk Intervals - If you're not accustomed to running for |
| For A Race - the biggest mistake that most beginner | | | | long periods of time, the utilization of run/walk intervals |
| triathletes make is developing a vague idea of some | | | | is a great way to help ease your body into the rigors |
| race in the future that they'd like to complete, without | | | | of running. Try this method: head out your door and |
| actually signing up for that race. By taking that first | | | | walk at a brisk pace for 5 minutes. Then run for as |
| brave step forward, you send a clear message to | | | | long as you can, even if it is just for 2 minutes. Once |
| your subconscious that you have in fact committed to | | | | you're tired, walk again for as long as you ran (for |
| completing a triathlon. Nothing will light a fire under you | | | | example, for 2 minutes). Repeat this scenario 3-5x |
| like actually signing up for a race. | | | | through (run 2 minutes, walk 2 minutes, etc.). The next |
| Beginner Triathlon Training Program Step #2. Have | | | | time you go out, do the run/walk intervals again, but this |
| Your Swim Analyzed - Because of the highly technical | | | | time, walk for 30 less second than you ran. Continue to |
| nature of swimming, which is more "form than fitness", | | | | shorten the walk each time, until you are doing a |
| if you're going to spend money getting any type of | | | | steady run. Once you're able to do the steady run, |
| face-to-face coaching, your resources will best be | | | | start to increase your run volume by 10% per week. |
| invested in having some type of swim expert, coach | | | | |