I am in desperate need of some training/workout suggestions to prepare for my first triathlon in two months. The swim portion of this race is .4 miles.
While I am no stranger to the water, having swam competitively from age 11 through high school, I have not really been in a pool since.
Please Help! I have two days per week to train in a pool, but I don't have any idea how I should be training!!
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After a couple of friends talked with me about a "beginner friendly" women's triathlon happening on June 29th!!! I have registered to participate in it. Oh my! that seems so soon.... but hearing that is is FLAT was probably the deciding factor for me. The running part will be my biggest challenge, but I figure that for my first tri, I can even walk since whatever I do it will be my personal best!
I am now able to swim non stop for the 1000 yards, and want to hone in on the best training for the next four weeks before the tri. Is it best to continue to swim the 1000 yards non stop, or should I continue to break it up into sets of certain distances. I can train 2-3 days a week for 40-60 minutes dpending on the day.
Any tips will be greatly appreciated. I am nervous and anxious about doing a triathlon, but also positive and excited about being able to do such a great event. My friends tell me I will get bitten by the bug! We'll see. For now I worry about HOW to do everything (like dress, transition, drink, finish...).
Thanks, Nancy
After a couple of friends talked with me about a "beginner friendly" women's triathlon happening on June 29th!!! I have registered to participate in it. Oh my! that seems so soon.... but hearing that is is FLAT was probably the deciding factor for me. The running part will be my biggest challenge, but I figure that for my first tri, I can even walk since whatever I do it will be my personal best!
I am now able to swim non stop for the 1000 yards, and want to hone in on the best training for the next four weeks before the tri. Is it best to continue to swim the 1000 yards non stop, or should I continue to break it up into sets of certain distances. I can train 2-3 days a week for 40-60 minutes dpending on the day.
Any tips will be greatly appreciated. I am nervous and anxious about doing a triathlon, but also positive and excited about being able to do such a great event. My friends tell me I will get bitten by the bug! We'll see. For now I worry about HOW to do everything (like dress, transition, drink, finish...).
Thanks, Nancy
