Do you guys have any tips and advice on training for my first triathlon?

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 19:45:48 -0400

I'm really trying to do my first triathlon in the fall. Do you guys have any tips for someone who is new to this. Running is my strongest point but should I still train that section just as hard as I would for swimming and the bike section. I want to know from someone who's already been there done that.. Any advice or tips would be helpful.

Response by LTC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2015 7:58 PM

LTC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 19:58:29 -0400

I would do a sprint first, shorter to get a better feel. Swimming is all about techniques so if you've not done it in awhile ask for some tips. The lifeguards at FT Benning will even get in the water to show you. For thr bike its important to have a decent bike with clips. As far as training I'd do the same as with rinning vary your distances and speeds, after your first one you will know what areas you need to work on.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2015 11:28 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:28:32 -0400

Depending on where you train, you will probably want to get a trainer for your bike so you can ride indoors when the weather sucks or you don't feel like getting out. Try Dicks sporting goods, sign up for their email list and when they do one of their regular 25% off everything sales with free shipping, grab one off their website.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2015 11:30 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:30:40 -0400

When you feel like you have hit a sticking point in your run training, cycling will help you break through. It makes a huge difference in your leg endurance.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2015 10:25 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 10:25:38 -0400

Austin,

Training plans are very important. There are numerous books you can buy or online resources you can use to develop a solid training plan. After you find a training plan you have to trust it. You would think you just run, swim, bike, and crush it on race day...but its not that easy! Pick a distance ( I recommend starting with a sprint and working up), pick a plan tailored to that distance, and have fun on race day!

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Jun 21 at 2015 12:34 PM

PO2 Peter Klein — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:34:45 -0400

For swimming find a swim teacher that can not only help with your training plan but also work on your stroke.

Response by Molly Morrone made Jul 26 at 2017 9:22 PM

Molly Morrone — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:22:26 -0400

It's a secret dream of mine to complete a triathlon... it doesn't have to be an EXTREME one but I'd love to be able to say that I did it.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jun 13 at 2018 4:31 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:31:20 -0400

Did you end up doing a Tri TSgt Private RallyPoint Member?