.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
The sprint schedule training sessions in full:Swim | Bike | RunWeek 1Monday Day offTuesday Swim 1Wednesday Bike 4Thursday Run 1Friday Swim 4Saturday Bike 1Sunday Run 4Week 2Monday Day offTuesday Swim 1Wednesday Bike 4Thursday Run 1Friday Swim 4
The Olympic schedule training sessions in full:Swim | Bike | RunWeek 1Monday Day offTuesday Swim 1Wednesday Bike 4Thursday Run 1Friday Swim 4Saturday Bike 1Sunday Run 4Week 2Monday Day offTuesday Swim 1Wednesday Bike 4Thursday Run 1Friday Swim 4
Triathlon is hot. In the past five years, participation in the sport of swimming-biking-running has tripled in the UK. It's estimated that nearly 100,000 people in this country will race the triple this year. Who are all these multi-taskers, and why
and different disciplines combine to make triathlon fantastic fun as well as a goal anyone can achieve. And the great news is that you already have the skills to tackle a swim, bike and run - so start training now.We created the two schedules - Sprint
beginner looking for reassurance, the total beginner’s quick guide to running should reassure you, and if you’re a regular runner already, what are you waiting for? Dive in to our hundreds of training articles!GearTriathlon is undoubtedly a sport
proper cycle shoes, but they will improve your speed. If you have not used them before they can seem tricky at first. If this is your first triathlon it is a good idea to get toe cages for your pedals and to cycle in trainers. This way you will be able
, irrespective of distance. A good way of doing all this is to contact your local triathlon club, Masters swim class,cycle club and athletics/running club, as many have taster sessions and qualified coaches to help you train throughout the winter. The group
minute) A measure of heart rate.Brick Training session combining two disciplines (e.g. cycling and running) used to simulate race experience and help your body adapt to switching sports quickly. BTF (British Triathlon Federation) The national
Looking for a thrilling new challenge, a fat-stripping workout or just an excuse to buy a ton of new kit? Then ‘tri’ out the UK’s fastest growing sport. Triathlon England says its membership base has shot up by more than 200 per cent in the last 10
