Beginners may have numerous questions on training for a traithlon. The very best that can be given will be that there shouldn't be to much stress and strain placed upon the mind and body and that it is an experience which should be enjoyed. It takes only a small amount of mental capacity and is supposed to be fun. By following these tips, you will have made the transition from beginner to competitive in less time than you may think.
As a beginner, you would be wise to spend any extra time you may have on swimming. Find a pool suited to your need and one with lessons appropriate to your level or a swim coach will likely be more useful. You could work with a triathlon coach that has experience, or even certification.
You shouldn't overdo the mileage as a beginner even though over-training can be tempting, especially if you're a strong athlete. Try and resist the urge to over-train as much as possible and spend extra time working on your weaknesses. This is where most of your time should be spent. Once the first race is over, you can then turn attention to increasing your speed.
You will need to spend some time working on your transitions but don't go overboard on this. One thing in particular would be useful to work on would be your bike leg transition. You can do this by doing a few "brick" workouts where you start with a bike workout before heading off for a run and finishing by cooling down. Have all of your triathlon gear at hand and learn in advance how to put it on and take it off again during a transition. This is all the preparation needed for your first triathlon.
Listen very carefully to pre-race instructions and pose any questions you may have. Every triathlete was a beginner at one time so you shouldn't be embarrassed when asking your questions. Almost every triathlon has a slight variation of the setup so even experienced professionals still have questions such as where the bike dismount area is, how to transition from the swim area to where the bikes are, and where a bike should be racked.
As a beginner, you would be wise to spend any extra time you may have on swimming. Find a pool suited to your need and one with lessons appropriate to your level or a swim coach will likely be more useful. You could work with a triathlon coach that has experience, or even certification.
You shouldn't overdo the mileage as a beginner even though over-training can be tempting, especially if you're a strong athlete. Try and resist the urge to over-train as much as possible and spend extra time working on your weaknesses. This is where most of your time should be spent. Once the first race is over, you can then turn attention to increasing your speed.
You will need to spend some time working on your transitions but don't go overboard on this. One thing in particular would be useful to work on would be your bike leg transition. You can do this by doing a few "brick" workouts where you start with a bike workout before heading off for a run and finishing by cooling down. Have all of your triathlon gear at hand and learn in advance how to put it on and take it off again during a transition. This is all the preparation needed for your first triathlon.
Listen very carefully to pre-race instructions and pose any questions you may have. Every triathlete was a beginner at one time so you shouldn't be embarrassed when asking your questions. Almost every triathlon has a slight variation of the setup so even experienced professionals still have questions such as where the bike dismount area is, how to transition from the swim area to where the bikes are, and where a bike should be racked.
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