Brutal as the triathlon itself, training for a triathlon means that it is high time you up your training to the new level. To train well enough for the triathlon, you should be physically and mentally prepared. As a triathlete, you'll cover 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 mile ride in a bike and 26.2 miles of marathon. Looking at the distance will surely ignite your senses. But will also make you ask, "Can I do it?". Yes you can as long as you undergo the best and safest training to help you become a triathlete and of course, shake the triathlon.
Since you'll be covering long distances of different events it is logical to train the three aspects of the game.
The swimming phase. Like the rest of endurance sports, gradually cover the distance of the maximum mile you'll take on the triathlon. This will help you gradually adapt to the long distance of swimming. Here's what you should know:
• Pierce through the water and do not go against the current. Imagine slipping yourself inside a mailbox.
• Keep your head in parallel with your body to avoid sinking. Breathe by rolling your body altogether to avoid losing your rhythm.
• If you'll be swimming in a suit, train using the suit so that you could adapt to the changes as you wear the suit. You may feel slow while using the suit but youll get the hang of it.
The biking phase. You may want to practice transitioning from swimming to getting on your bike. Here's the guidelines:
1. Start at high gear and gradually increase your phase. It would also be helpful to strengthen your abdominals to avoid straining the back during the long ride bike as you do training for a triathlon.
2. In training for a triathlon, assess if the race will be on a tough road. If the race will be, then you should also train yourself to bike on a dirt road covering the distance gradually.
The running transition.
• It may also help to stretch your calves as you transition from bike to the road. Ion training for a triathlon, remember that this could be the defining moment.
• Keep your torso straight and maintain proper from. Keep your strides short to avoid immediate tiring and exhaustion.
On the race day, be sure to use the same clothes and the sports drink that you used in training for a triathlon to prevent irritations, unnecessary weight and stomach disturbances.
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