Training Program

Categories: General
      Date: Jan 31, 2011
     Title: Training Program

Triathlon training program

Training programs for triathlons need to incorporate its three key sports (swimming, cycling and running). By training in multi-sports tri-athletes develop both all round muscle toning and efficient cardio vascular - heart and lung capabilities.

This is achieved by breaking down training sessions to enable you to get the most out of your workout, but not to be training over tired or sore muscles, as this will result in injury and poor performance.

Basic Weekly Training Plan

DAY	SWIM	BIKE	RUN	WEIGHTS	OTHER
MON	SWIM	NO BIKE	NO RUN	CYCLING WEIGHTS SESSION	STRETCH
TUES	NO SWIM	RACE DISTANCE	HALF RUN DISTANCE	NO WEIGHTS	PRACTICE TRANSITION
WED	*REST	REST	REST	REST	REST
THUR	SWIM	NO BIKE	TRACK RUN SESSION	NO WEIGHTS	STRETCH
FRI	NO SWIM	RACE DISTANCE	NO RUN	NO WEIGHTS	STRETCH MASSAGE
SAT	SWIM SESSION	NO BIKE	STEADY 3/4 DISTANCE RUN	NO WEIGHTS	CHECK AND CLEAN BIKE
SUN	NO SWIM	LONG STEADY BIKE 45 MINS + HILLS	NO RUN	NO WEIGHTS

This training plan is a laid out as a guideline for you, work around your own schedule and try to stay consistent and committed!

*Ensure you take a complete rest day, it is very important for your recovery.