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Goals are exceptional to have, but you should only be setting goals that are truly realistic. If you are setting training goals that are well beyond your capabilities, then you are going to end up getting hurt and failing as a result. With this in mind, keep it in mind that a triathlon is a sport where moderation is the key above all else. You need to utilize both patience and rest as important keys to your triathlon training plan.

Unlike with other types of sports, if you do every single workout at the maximum level of intensity as well as duration, then you are going to end up overtraining your body to the point of fatigue, injury and sickness. Do not get me wrong, there are times for maximum intensity in detailed triathlon training programs, but never all the time, no matter what.

Here are some of the common distances for triathlons:

Swimming:

• Sprint – 0.5 Mile
• Olympic – 0.93 Mile
• Half Ironman – 1.2 Mile
• Full Ironman – 2.4 Mile

Biking:

• Sprint – 13 Mile
• Olympic – 24.8 Mile
• Half Ironman – 56 Mile
• Full Ironman – 112 Mile

Running:

• Sprint – 3.2 Mile
• Olympic – 6.2 Mile
• Half Ironman – 13.1 Mile
• Full Ironman – 26.2 Mile

When you look at these common distances for triathlon competitions, you should see that the next levels double in distance, then you should make the assumption that you should only be covering two different consecutive distances in a single season. The rationale here is that we cannot simply continue to build on our endurance base unless we are giving ourselves the proper level of rest and maintenance as well.

If you are a total beginner, then you should begin training for a sprint race. Progress to Olympic at the end of the same year if you have no injuries upon re-evaluation.

If you are established an endurance base at the Olympic level in the first year, and maintained that endurance base over the winter, then you can progress to the half ironman in the next year. You my even be able to progress to the full ironman, but you need to be careful that you are not overdoing things and possibly putting yourself in danger of getting hurt in the process.

Building and maintaining a truly solid base over a long period of time is going to be vitally important for you to achieve before you build yourself up to the next level. When you build up a deep base like this, you will be drastically reducing your risk of sustaining an injury. You cannot keep building yourself up without some time for maintenance, no matter how strong or tough you think that you are. Strong and solid foundations are what is truly going to get you to the ironman distance, or whatever other goals you happen to have at the time. Keep in mind: There is no hurry, and Triathlete training is all about maintenance and patience, so do things the right way if you want to achieve your goals.

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Originally posted 2009-09-07 03:49:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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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:

1. Sprint
2. Olympic
3. Half Ironman
4. Full Ironman

Though it is useful to note that not everyone progresses to step four – And you should stop whenever you are comfortable.

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Originally posted 2009-08-31 03:42:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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