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The first time I heard the word “triathlon” come out of my friend’s mouth, I responded by telling him that I would be waving to him from the sidelines. The next morning I was up at 6 am, starting my first sprint triathlon training day. I am pretty sure it was the guilt trip he laid on me that motivated me to wake up so early, put my running shoes on and hit the pavement. I puked my guts out about one and a half miles into my three mile run. Don’t worry, sprint triathlon training doesn’t have to be that way for you. There are steps a person needs to take to ensure his or her success on race day. (For most new triathletes, success is solely measured by finishing the first race)

1. Picking Out Your First Sprint Triathlon

You would think that picking your first triathlon would be fairly self explanatory but there are three factors to consider. Don’t have it too close of a date, too far away of a date and make sure it is small (100-200 contestants). Most people in relatively decent shape should be able to be prepared for a sprint triathlon in 10-14 weeks. This time frame will also be determined by previous experience with any of the three sports. A date any further out than 14 weeks is often difficult to stay motivated for and may lead to a dip in your training. Lastly, an event that has less people will be less intimidating and a local event is even better.

2. Set Your Sprint Triathlon Training Schedule

Training for a triathlon is like any new workout. It takes time for your body to adjust and for progress to be seen. The average person doesn’t have the schedule to train on a daily basis. Instead, make sure you train a minimum of 3 days a week and get in at least one workout with each sport. Your triathlon training program should always contain a minimum of one swim, one bike ride and one run each week. If you have more than three days, focus on whichever portion of the race you are least proficient at.

3. Practice Transitions for Race Day

Triathlons are meant to test a lot more than your endurance. They test your preparedness, your attitude and your ability to adapt. Many new triathletes, although proficient in all three areas of the sport, often fail to master the transitions. “Brick” workouts are designed to help with those transitions. The last few weeks of your sprint triathlon training should always contain brick workouts. This means doing your swimming, followed by biking or your biking, followed by a run. The body has to learn to adapt from being horizontal in the water to vertical on your bike and from your pedaling motion to running. Most injuries and accidents occur around transitions as the bodies equilibrium is upset.

Don’t forget that sprint triathlons are meant to be fun. Don’t worry about beating the guy next to you. Finishing a triathlon is something that around 98.7% of the population has never done. My first sprint triathlon took me over four hours and I came in second to last. (The only guy I beat had a sprained leg!) I can tell you from experience that I still got just as much applause as the guy that came in 1^st! Sprint triathlon training will put your body to the test but the sense of accomplishment from finishing the race is a feeling you wouldn’t trade for the world.

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• The few weeks after the season can be “easy” weeks. Less training means less, not none
• Mix up your training by doing other activities (skiing and snowboarding are often favorites)
• Cross country skiing and hiking trips are good alternatives plus they will keep you active
• Eat what you want during holidays just not as much as you want (portion control is essential)
• Work on your weakest sport, especially if it is running because off season “quantity” time is just as important as quality training during peak season

It is a lot harder to stay regimented during the off season but it can be done with effort. If you usually train solo, get with a group to stay motivated and help each other out during your off season triathlon training.

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It makes it a little easier to put on the running shoes or strap on the bike helmet if you know that you are making a difference in another person’s life. It is also a lot easier knowing you have others along the way that are going to support you. Check out TEAM in Training for your health, the friendships and a great cause.

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 I have to get on my own little soapbox for a second for every person that is new to triathlons. There is no quicker way for a person to tell that you are brand new than saying you just started “triathalon training.” It ISN’T TRIATH-A-LON! Its TRIATHLON! There is no “A” anywhere in the word. There never has been and there never will be. There is no such thing as triathalon training. Okay, now that I’ve calmed down a little bit, remember this. Please! Nobody wants to be the new guy when it comes to anything. Walk the walk and talk the talk as they say. You aren’t trainining for a triathalon; it isn’t a sprint triathalon or a half triathalon. It is TRIATHLON! If you show up to an event and talk about the triathalon training you have been doing, you will probably get a smirk from the veterans.  To veteran triathletes, calling it a triathalon is almost like disrespecting their sport and way of life. No one likes to have their name constantly mispronounced and it can feel just as insulting to triathletes. Anyways, that is just my little soapbox for the day. Enjoy your sprint triathlon training and always remember, it isn’t triathalon training!

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