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Triathlons are one of the fastest growing sports out there. And we know this in part because you’ve been telling us you wish we had triathlon workouts! Well, guess what? The wait is over! Starting today we will be sharing with you a comprehensive, seven-day-per-week plan to prepare you for your first sprint-length triathlon. Programs to follow will focus on other lengths of triathlon events.
Our official triathlon workout programmer is expert coach Jeff Kline. Jeff has been working with runners and triathletes since 1999 and has made it his life’s mission to help people of all abilities achieve their goals. In addition to coaching, Jeff was an Ironman Lake Placid finisher, multiple 70.3 and Olympic distance finisher, and two-time Boston Marathon finisher.
Completing a triathlon takes strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Triathlon training is balanced, whole-body training. In other sports you may wind up building strength in some areas, while accruing weaknesses in others. Triathletes get body benefits from running, cycling, and swimming, and as a result are lean and fit from head to toe.
A great goal for a new triathlete is the sprint-distance event. If that’s your goal, then this comprehensive program is for you. This program is designed for the individual who has a busy life with a full-time job, a family, or other responsibilities. Just follow the workouts on a daily basis to get you to the starting line, fit, confident, and ready to have a successful and fun experience.
Requirements: You should be able to swim two lengths of the pool (50 yards), bike at least thirty minutes, and run or run/walk thirty minutes. The schedule consists of two to three workouts per week in each sport, as well as one to two days of strength training and core work. The maximum volume is around 5.5 hours and some of the easier weeks are around three hours.
With that in mind, completing this easy-to-follow training plan to your first sprint triathlon requires three simple things: passion, commitment, and consistency. Be healthy, train smart, and have fun!
