Prep'ing for Sprint tri Apr 08
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cayman posted 51 weeks ago.
Great training plan on this site: http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon-training/Sprint-Triathlon-Training.php and something similar on trinewbies. If you're looking for something more detailed, Training Plans for Multisport Athletes, by Gale Bernhardt is comprehensive and covers all distances.
Try to build a base in all 3, sbr, during the winter months, maybe a couple of trips to the pool a week, spend time on a trainer, stationary or real bike if you can and continue with the running. It doesn't have to be rigorous, just enough to maintain fitness levels until you begin a training plan.
Happy training.
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tri-ac posted 51 weeks ago.
check this book out from your library
http://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-Magazines-Essential-Week-Training/dp/04...
it's got 10 plans for each of the standard distances, and gives detailed day to day workouts
Adam
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tri2achieve posted 51 weeks ago.
Got my a sprint tri approaching in Apr 08. This will be my 2nd one and my goal is to beat my previous time of just under 44 mins.
Dang! that's a good time!
What were the distances in your first Sprint Tri?
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RV posted 51 weeks ago.
44 minutes?!
What were the distances and your splits?
RV
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Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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n00b posted 51 weeks ago.
Actually i lie.. it was 48 minutes haha.. when i read all this flattering posts i couldnt believe my eyes and had to double check my time from last year. I did that time with the flu and oversize overweight mountain bike that i rented! So im hoping to closer to the 40 mark this year.
Its a 400metre swim, 8km bike ride, 4km run see http://www.supersprint.com.au/Default.aspx?Menu=92&Content=81&Template=9
Heres the split:
Swim 8:24
Bike 25:31
Run 14:39
The best time amongst our colleagues was 34 minutes! The split: S7:31 B15:52 R11:01
The bike dragged my time down BIG TIME! Also i know that my transitions were shocking. I got lost twice finding my bike and putting it back on the rack. And my shirt wouldnt go on right after the swim.
Just wanted to ask: Ive read somewhere about strength training. What does this usually include? i have a body building background so immediately i think: Bench press, Squats, Dead lifts etc. But iam accustomed to low reps high intensity. Is this the same when strength training for tri's?
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tri2achieve posted 51 weeks ago.
If you rented a road bike next year and changed nothing else you would likely come very close to your goal.
Great run!
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.- Paul
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RV posted 51 weeks ago.
Ah, SuperSprint - Going sub-hour on a Sprint is really fast.
Transitions are really important. Putting a shirt on over a wet body is tough. Go w/o if allowed. No socks if you are able - both bike and run. And walk the transition area Swim In, Bike Out, Bike In, Run Out to be familiar with everything before the race - so no lost time during the event. Riding a road/tri bike will make a big difference. Good luck improving your times!
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
hi All
Got my a sprint tri approaching in Apr 08. This will be my 2nd one and my goal is to beat my previous time of just under 44 mins.
I did some reading on trifuel articles but couldnt find what i was looking for.
Can any one suggest an appropriate training programme i should follow up until race day?
Ive been doing abit of running during the 'off season'. Usually 10kms in an hour (best time was 50mins). My last decent run was about 2 months ago.
Thanks in advance