.Most events fall into one of three racing distances (see below), though some fixtures also offer a super-sprint (shorter than sprint) or middle-distance (between Olympic and Ironman) option. Triathlon Race DistancesSprint750m swim, 20K bike ride, 5K run

You've decided to take the plunge and sign up for your first triathlon. Training for three disciplines might seem daunting but once you embark on one of the 10-week schedules that follow, you'll discover that the huge variety of training sessions

. O Olympic Distance Triathlon 1.5K swim; 40K cycle; 10K run.OWS Open Water Swim, for example in the sea or a lake as opposed to in a pool.P Paddles Worn on the hands during swim training, they increase your workload meaning you train harder