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Joe_H posted 17 weeks ago.
check the training plans on this site (as well as trinewbies.com and beginnertriathlete.com)
don't plan on winning your first race so the pressure is off you to not buy the $3000 bike you can use a mountain bike or a hybrid, you'll need a good helmet and goggles and a good pair of running shoes. and something to swim/bike/run in (no changing tents at most events) I did my first sprint in a pair of baggy swim trunks and survived if you aren't too modest a speedo or jammers would work too. hope this helps
what I'm up to:
http://www.athletefocus.com/forum/sport/triathlon
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tri-ac posted 17 weeks ago.
slimmboyfat wrote:
Can someone tell me what type of training i should be doing and what gear i should purchasing taking inot account that im a student haha.Many Thanks guys
i know you're excited about all this, but you're kind of asking a lot...if you haven't already, spend some time reading trifuel and searching for threads on "what do I wear" or "what bike should i get"...we def. strive to answer more specific questions!
generic answer: keep it simple...helmet, bike & shorts you can swim/bike/run in...go out and have a good time!
for training, there's a whole bunch of stuff that's peculiar to you that you need to share with us in order for anyone to give valuable advice.
fitness history: never been off the couch? past swim champion?
current fitness: can't walk a mile? can run for hours without a sweat
tri distance you're training for: sprint, olympic, half iron
is weight loss part of the plan: are you on a program now?
etc
the regular friel bible may be a bit much as a beginner (he does have a beginner version too, tho), but read it and you'll learn quite a bit regarding how to train. that's the book i started with too.
good for you on the weight loss! and welcome to trifuel! a little patience and I believe you'll find the info you're after! :)
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slimmboyfat posted 17 weeks ago.
Tri-ac
thanks for your adivce man. to answer your questions
I really dont have any fintess history apart from playin soccer when i was younger and im talking about 5 years ago.
my current fitness has improved since my training in the gym, now 4 days a week im am running aound 3 mile in rougly 22 mins... i know it is slow but hey its better than nothing. overall my dream would to compete in an ironman but thats a long way away . i plan to hopefulli do i HIM nxt august whihc gives me a full year to strive towards my goal.
the firel bible is a fantasic read. it takes a while to get your head around it but i feel that i am starting to gain valuable knowledge and hopefully this will help my involvment in this crazy sport.
Thanks guys
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IthinkIcan posted 17 weeks ago.
slimmboyfat - welcome!
Honestly, I think the best thing you can do is start going with some groups whether its running or cycling groups (tri groups are probably harder to find). Going out with groups gives you great motivation, great exercise partners, and excellent support. You'll also learn a ton from the regulars.
As tri-ac said, browse the site for articles, forum topics etc and you'll find a ton of your questions already asked and answered and the posts will probably give you even more questions! Good luck!
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tri-ac posted 17 weeks ago.
slimmyboyfat, you got plenty of time to work on the HIM goal...just make sure you are building base (making sure both your cardio and muscular/skeletal systems can take the beating) SLOWLY...
use this year to establish your base. it sounds like that's where you need to concentrate.
the simple formula for gathering distance (or "volume") is to increase weekly volume by no more than 10% a week; and to reset every 4th week with a 25% reduction in volume. the subsequent 4 week sequence starts with the volume of the previous third week and builds from there.
For running, for instance, make yourself an excel worksheet that calcs out that progression using time (not distance) as the determinant for volume, and you will quickly see how you can add to your fitness and how soon you can achieve the various distances necessary for Olympic distance or HIM.
Like was mentioned above, the trifuel training programs can help establish a baseline training schedule.
try to be consistent with your training...it's better to be consistent with lower intensity than to try to have higher intensity and miss days because you get tired or beat up with the training...by doing it everyday (actually 6 days/wk), you will develop your engine and get a good read on how your body reacts/works.
22:00 5k is pretty good...are you gassed with that effort? or could you hold a conversation during that run? when you're building base, it's important to not overdo it...
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jnrice posted 17 weeks ago.
tri-ac wrote:
slimmyboyfat, you got plenty of time to work on the HIM goal...just make sure you are building base (making sure both your cardio and muscular/skeletal systems can take the beating) SLOWLY...
Uh hu....
yeah, triathlons aren't any fun when you train into a training injury and injuries (like the training bible says) can take months to years to recover from. Be nice to your body in your training, you're going to go torture it later. As for "how should I train", start small work big (with races etc) and start big and work small (with technique). Ask a vague question, get a vague answer. With races, a HIM is an awesome goal but if your body isn't ready for it you'll cut yourself down before you ever really get going. Start with a sprint, then if your body responds well, Oly, HIM, IM, Ultra if you decide that you want to be that sick.
Gear, keep it simple and only buy what you absolutely need. Most shops will let you believe that you need all kinds of things (that's how they stay in business). For your first race, any bike will do. After that I'd recommend a road bike of some type (you always get points for riding a bike that is WAY older than you are). YOU DON'T NEED A TT BIKE UNLESS YOU ARE RACING SERIOUSLY FAST OR JUST PLAIN WANT ONE BECAUSE THEY ARE NEAT! I'm glad you're getting into Tri, it's an awesome lifestyle and there are so many cool people in it that I'd bet you make friends that can help you with these questions in no time at all.
Hey guys....
I have always been an avid fan of this crazy sport that people like to call a triathlon. Having recently bout Joe Friels Triathlon traiing bible i have decided that i could love to be able to train and compete in a race.
I am currently 17 years old and have been trainnig in my local gym for the past 2 months. I have currently lost around 20 lbs by running and using the cross trainer.
My question is... since the people on this site have been training for a while. Can someone tell me what type of training i should be doing and what gear i should purchasing taking inot account that im a student haha.
Many Thanks guys