With the right plan, training for a triathlon is a great way to stretch your fitness boundaries.
Or, perhaps, youre hoping for motivation to reinstate your active ways.
Whatever the case may be,triathlonsare a great way to stretch your boundariesboth mental and physical.
Jessica Rangel is an NASM certified personal trainer and an Endurance Coach at Life Time.
There are also specific cutoffs for each aspect of the triathlon, she adds.
While these four endurance events generally take place outside, indoor triathlons, likeOrangetheorys Dri-Tri, also exist.
Angie Krueger is an Orangetheory Coach and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer who has completed one Ironman and 24 marathons.
According to Rangel, indoor triathlons are typically held during the off-season.
For first timers, these are opportunities to try a tri, she says.
Little equipment is required other than clothing and shoes.
For even more of a challenge, Rangel points out that off-road triathlons are gaining popularity.
When To Start Training for a Triathlon
Its subjective.
Additionally, adding at least two days per week of resistance training is essential for success.
A coach can, and should, adapt to changes in the athletes training as they progress.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Nutrition for the race should not be ignored, Gesell says.
Angie Krueger is an Orangetheory Coach and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer who has completed one Ironman and 24 marathons.
Prioritize sleep
Sleep is always important but especially when preparing for a big race.
TheNational Sleep Foundationrecommends that adults strive for seven to nine hours of sleep each night, Krueger points out.
Rather, the study suggests that sleep extensionmayimprove athlete performance and reduce stress levels.
However, in both T1 and T2, an athlete should be prepared to (re)apply sunblock.
Not only will you avoid more strange tan lines, but more importantly, your skin will thank you.
Both of these techniques will allow you to avoid the chaos of the main swim pack.
Allow yourself to roll with the waves instead of fighting them, Krueger says.
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Practice your bike-to-run transition
Another challenge of competing in a triathlon?
Learning to maneuver your bodily movements from biking to running.
This requires a very quick reroute of blood flow from your bike muscles to your running muscles.
Be prepared to change your flat tire
Remember: Preparing for the worst case scenario can help ensure success.
With that in mind, Rangel says to go into your race knowing how to change a flat tire.
Not sure how to actually do the work?
YouTube is a great resource.
Many local bike shops host free Flat Tire Repair workshops, Rangel adds.
Enjoy the race
Most importantly, have fun!
Enjoy the scenery, the people, and take it all in.
You are about to be a triathlete!
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