Could use some advice on training.
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jhudalla posted 20 weeks ago.
First off, why only 4 times a month? Secondly if you're just getting into it, it's all about base, so if the schedule says to swim, either bike, run or supplement with some strength training.
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overcome posted 20 weeks ago.
Where are you training? Can you find an indoor pool around you? Or move here to phoenix where you can swim in an outdoor pool all year.
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jsk85 posted 20 weeks ago.
Welcome to tris...don't bring your gun (if that's what I'm seeing in your avatar) to the race...it shouldn't be necessary...for training, maybe
overcome wrote:
Or move here to phoenix where you can swim in an outdoor pool all year.
Yeah, just rub it in...
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rmkhorton posted 20 weeks ago.
Sorry, It was the only Pic I had at the moment, I live about 15-20 miles away from a indoor pool (the local Hotel), and at 40$ a month it is pricy. I have plenty of room to run and bike, even have a free gym to strength train in. I am just a little concerned about the swim.
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TriSooner posted 20 weeks ago.
rmkhorton wrote:
the local Hotel
You need at least a 25y pool. Hotel pools from my travel experience are way too small. Also, did you mean you can only swim train four times a month? Once a week is bare minimum, so you'd be OK for off-season.
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rmkhorton posted 20 weeks ago.
There is open water. Demographically the nearest is 20 miles away (the river). To give you an idea I live almost in the middle of no-ware, 3-5 hours from a "big" city. The nearest pool is only open for about 3 months. I know there is no simple answer. I am looking for a good wet suit and possibly dry suit so I can stay in the water longer than the normal season. I don't know how important it is to stick to the training calendar or how much I can vary from it to accommodate my schedule.
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jonovision_man posted 20 weeks ago.
jsk85 wrote:
Welcome to tris...don't bring your gun
Maybe he's thinking of biathlon? :)
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olivestri posted 20 weeks ago.
my advice - don't worry about it. as a beginner you are probably looking to finish - maybe with a semi-respectable time. the pool situation in your area stinks - stinks in mine too - there is nothing you can do about it except move.
these training books are nice, but it is like cooking. following the recipie is one thing, but you become a real master (maybe zen master) when you are able to take the recipie as advice and then cook according to your own tastes. in the case of training, look at the weekly plan as an overview of what you should try to accomplish - don't get bogged down in the details - and then adjust the plan to fit your life. maybe find some wieght exercises good for swimmers.
if you start going crazy for the tri lifestyle, they've got some indoor training (looks like a weight bench with straps) tools for swimming, or move.
for my first tri i was only able to swim once a week - in an 18 yard pool - got really good at my flip turns. if you are not totally afraid of the water you'll do fine.
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rmkhorton posted 20 weeks ago.
Thank you!! That advice is great. I appreciate all the impute. I am looking forward to start the tri lifestyle (hope it fits).
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Iron Dan posted 20 weeks ago.
I would not worry about getting swimming in a ton. It would be nice to do it more, but if you can only do it that many times, that is all you can do, Just make sure when you do swim you are getting the most out of your workouts.
Also, I would avoid using a drysuit to swim in, I have never used one, but I don't think they are designed with much range of motion and would be a bear to swim in.
Good luck with your training
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trigirltina2 posted 19 weeks ago.
Take any water you can near you. Do not be overwhelmed by following a book or someone's schedule. They are guides for you to reach your goals. I've seen people never swim in an ocean and get to a race and do just fine. This site has a training plan and you can google. Look at Joe Friel's Triathlon Training Bible too!
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Ultrarunner posted 19 weeks ago.
If you don't have the access you don't have the access. If you are just starting out in tri's you are probably going to be doing sprints or shorter distances anyway. I have seen people freestyle, backstroke, doggy paddle, float, and breast stroke their way through the swim portion. Train as much as time and logistics allow but when it comes to race day just make it out of the water and then blast on the bike and run.
By the way, welcome to our friendly cult following at Trifuel! You'll love the tri lifestyle!
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Leroy Bonkers posted 19 weeks ago.
olivestri wrote:
these training books are nice, but it is like cooking. following the recipie is one thing, but you become a real master (maybe zen master) when you are able to take the recipie as advice and then cook according to your own tastes.
Great analogy, that's really clever. I plan to completely plagerize that when hanging out with my tri buddies.
I am getting ready to start training for a triathlon (something I have never done). My only concern is swimming. Right now it is not a problem because it is summer, but this fall/winter I could possibly only train 4 times a month. My question is what do I do if I can not swim on days the trainer says to? Could anyone advise me on a beginner training schedule.
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