Triathlon - Which Training Program

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Shazaam
05-29-09, 05:10 PM
I won a free training program from a company (not sure if I can name drop) anyways they have different training programs for different distances.

I have done a few sprints and haven't trained very well for them, so I am really exicted about getting this. I want to do halfs which is my goal, but I don't want to waste this on a sprint, but I also don't know if I am ready for a half.

I guess if this training program is worth a crap I will be anyways what do you all think.


thedutchtouch
05-29-09, 08:48 PM
what do you mean by "training program"? is it something that could be got for say... half distance, and you just make your own sprint distance schedule up by cutting it down? or does it onvolve coached practice sessions etc?

Shazaam
05-30-09, 09:50 AM
From the way I understand it (I just won this Thursday) is that it is a personalized training program for whatever distance I want. It also has a nutrition program, strength training, and training session with a coach.


thedutchtouch
05-30-09, 02:34 PM
oh wow sounds sweet. IMHO, go big or go home. its free, why not go for the longer one? i assume that a training program for a half would include more/ cost more than a training program for a sprint?

either way you go, congrats on the freebie.

sirious94
05-30-09, 11:44 PM
Half and live your dreams.

DrPete
05-31-09, 10:46 AM
I really like the programs from www.trainingpeaks.com. Great website, and a decent selection of plans. Or you can use the "Virtual coach" to set up your own individualized plan based on your strengths/weaknesses in each event.

It's a pay service but it's really awesome.