Given your background, do you know which triathlon training program is going to be ideal? Where does one even get started? We all come from vastly different injuries, backgrounds, genetics and so on and so forth, so there is no one size fits all solution to planning for a triathlon as a result. Choosing the right triathlon training plan is a vitally important decision that we have to make. If we select the right one, it will combat injury and burnout while driving us to success. If on the other hand we choose the wrong one, we could end up burnt out or injured as a result.
Consider the following questions when it comes to choosing a training plan for your triathlon aspirations:
- Are you coming from a background of purely one sport, such as purely cycling, purely swimming or purely running, and you are looking to minimize your injuries while adding additional flavor to your training program?
- Are you coming directly from the couch, and are looking for a way to lose weight while making positive impacts and changes in your life?
- Have you spend time training in all three of these disciplines in the past, or have you performed in triathlons casually in the past but are looking for more structure or an improvement in your performance?
- Are you looking to become a triathlete just to pad your resume?
If you are just coming off of the couch, then you are probably still in the determining process where you are not sure if you want to make this lifestyle change or not. The concept of a triathlon is a bit intimidating, but it is worthwhile if you are serious about finding a new fitness endeavor. You are going to need a program that will make you feel motivated and give you some pride and a feeling of achievement. There are a lot of things to learn and get used to when it comes to training in these sports, but rest assured there is no reason why you have to train in all three sports all at once – Just take your time and improve your capabilities in each sport one by one instead.
What are your goals? Most people are starting at a sprint level, even if they have not done another type of fitness sport in a good long while. A sprint plan will help you try out the training regimen and see if this is what you are really looking for. Sprints are a good start because they get you physically active without requiring long distance running in the process. Generally you should progress like this:
- Sprint
- Olympic
- Half Ironman
- Full Ironman
Though it is useful to note that not everyone progresses to step four – And you should stop whenever you are comfortable.
Photo Credits: Diamondduste
Originally posted 2009-08-31 03:42:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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