Don't Be Scared: Get Started Now!

The idea of training for your first triathlon could be daunting. Some may thing that they need years to build up their endurance. However, if you body is already used to the sports you will be combining for your first triathlon, it can realistically be done in only a matter of weeks.

Assess Yourself

If you are able to swim for 20 minutes, bike for 40 minutes and run for 20 minutes, then you are probably ready to start training. There are a variety of different ways to train. Some may choose to give an equal balance to all the sports, while some may choose to focus on one over the other two.

Choose Your Path

A balanced training schedule would have you swimming, running and biking each two days a week for 2.5 to four hours per week. This would be done over the course of about 11 to 16 weeks.

If you choose to focus on one sport over the other, you can do that one three times per week and the other sports twice per week. However, you still have to devote 2.5 to four hours per workout to avoid becoming weak in the other two areas.

Some people choose to perform their workouts three times per week for 3.5 to 6 hours. This may help you to improve your performance on the actual race day. By performing each sport three days a week, you can divide them into a short, medium and long training session. Stagger them between sports and days so that you don’t overtire yourself in once area.

Of course, the more time you have to train, the better you will perform when it comes time to dive in and hit the pavement. Individualized training such as SD PERSONAL TRAINER will help you find your strengths and identify the areas that may need improvement.