When starting out training for a triathlon it can be tempting to just get out and swim, bike run.
However, if you plan your training it will be so much more effective.
You could just download some free programmes off a website, or use ones you find in a magazine, but do they really fit YOU?
Understanding the hows and whys of building a programme will make your preparation for a triathlon much more effective.
These pages will help you to develop your own plan no matter what your background or the distance you are racing over.
Even if you have a coach who has given you your own schedule, do you really understand it?
Do you know how to make sure it is working, how to adapt it if it isn’t or if your coach isn’t around?
The First Step: Building A Triathlon Training Plan – Any Distance
This is the place to start, with a great tool for you to download and use.
Find out the key things to consider when planning your training for a triathlon. Understand the principles of training and periodisation to effectively structure your programme, as well as how to decide on the type of training you need, and how to monitor your progress. Even if you already have a programme our training planner download could help you refine it!
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