Training for Triathlon
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Training for Triathlon
I was just wondering what other people have for a training plan for triathlons.
I am currently a fairly competitive mid-distance runner (5k in 15:46) and have been training for running exclusively. I decided to do a sprint triathlon to keep myself from getting burned out with running.
Just bought a Cannondale road bike two weeks ago and joined a pool.
I’ve never biked or swam, so it has been difficult determining how to train for those parts of the race. I feel like I am in good shape, but don’t want to over train. My current running schedule was to run 6 days a week, about 40-50 miles a week. I’ve modified this schedule slightly to train for the triathlon, but not sure if it is too much for a sprint triathlon.
Monday – Running Track workout
Tuesday – Easy run (5 miles) and swim workout
Wednesday – Biking (10 miles) or spin class
Thursday – Easy run (5-6 miles)
Friday – Swim
Saturday – Long run (10-14 miles)
Sunday – Long bike (20-30 miles) and easy run (6 miles)
My swimming workouts include 200-300m warm-up, sets of 75m form drills, repeats at 100m, then some lung busters. This pretty much wipes me out, so I swim after my run.
Someone I talked to mentioned “brick” workouts, where you do two workouts back to back. Should these be used sparingly? When in the week is a good time to do them?
Does this sound right? Any help or advice would be great.
Rob
I am currently a fairly competitive mid-distance runner (5k in 15:46) and have been training for running exclusively. I decided to do a sprint triathlon to keep myself from getting burned out with running.
Just bought a Cannondale road bike two weeks ago and joined a pool.
I’ve never biked or swam, so it has been difficult determining how to train for those parts of the race. I feel like I am in good shape, but don’t want to over train. My current running schedule was to run 6 days a week, about 40-50 miles a week. I’ve modified this schedule slightly to train for the triathlon, but not sure if it is too much for a sprint triathlon.
Monday – Running Track workout
Tuesday – Easy run (5 miles) and swim workout
Wednesday – Biking (10 miles) or spin class
Thursday – Easy run (5-6 miles)
Friday – Swim
Saturday – Long run (10-14 miles)
Sunday – Long bike (20-30 miles) and easy run (6 miles)
My swimming workouts include 200-300m warm-up, sets of 75m form drills, repeats at 100m, then some lung busters. This pretty much wipes me out, so I swim after my run.
Someone I talked to mentioned “brick” workouts, where you do two workouts back to back. Should these be used sparingly? When in the week is a good time to do them?
Does this sound right? Any help or advice would be great.
Rob
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Check out this site https://www.trinewbies.com/ it is filled with alot of good ideas and training schedules. Brick workouts should be done once a week You ride then run right after to get prepared for the jelly leg effect in a tri. Your schedule looks good. I would swim in the morning if possible and then do a recovery ride or short run in the evening. Since swimming is 80% technique you should give that some focus. The biking is straight foward put in some good miles and do interval workouts.
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Just a suggestion...
Try running (even if only for 10 minutes) after every ride that you do. This will help you tremendously during Tris. Plus, it helps loosen your legs up after a long hard ride
Try running (even if only for 10 minutes) after every ride that you do. This will help you tremendously during Tris. Plus, it helps loosen your legs up after a long hard ride
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I used the trinewbie intermediate level Oly training plan for my "A" race this summer. With modifications, of course. At peak, I had two training sessions a day, 3 or 4 days a week, with a long run and bike on the weekends. It seems like a lot, but with good mental preparation, you can get into a rhythm. It seems like a lot, but after the race when I'm only doing one ride or run a day, it feels like slacking.
I used a HRM, mostly to make sure I wasn't overtraining.
And it helped me to pay attention to what I ate. Lots of small meals and lots of protein.
I used a HRM, mostly to make sure I wasn't overtraining.
And it helped me to pay attention to what I ate. Lots of small meals and lots of protein.