Subject: RE: High School Runner, training. In my opinion, speed work isn't essential for the first triathlon unless your goal is to win the whole thing. If your goal is to finish it, the focus on the base, but if you think that you have a resonable shot at winning, then a little more speedwork may be important. That said, I would assume that building a base is much more important in an endurance race than speed work, so budget your time accordingly. Good luck! |