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2003-11-19 6:26 AM


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Subject: Advice first timer
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I have just entered into my first triathlon (olympic), and although this is serveral months off can anyone recommend any good training sites . I firstly need to drop about 20lbs. Then would like to get a regular excise routine before increasing this up to the last 12 weeks where the serious and hard training starts. Thanks

2003-11-19 11:04 AM
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Try this link

http://www.trinewbies.com/1TPIntOly.htm

I am using there half Ironman training program. Also check out this link at Active.com

http://active.com/story.cfm?story_id=6730&sidebar=571&category=give...

It is a 21 week program geared to a beginner. I used it last year for my first tri.

Good luck

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2003-11-19 11:51 AM
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You should start doing tri specific training while you are losing your weight and not wait until the weight is off. Just start out slowly and don't overdo it.
2003-11-19 3:41 PM
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u can also double the sprint distance at http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/sprint%20programs.htm to get an olympic flavor. 

what exercise levels r u doing now and exactly when is your first tri?  we would love to help u tailor something if your in a bind.

2003-11-20 12:58 AM
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Its the London triathlon 31st July /1st august 2004 olympic distance . Currently I cycle to and from work so am covering about 45 miles a week. I have previously done a marathon ( just over 4 hours) and a couple of half marathons (2hrs 7 mins) but have put on about 14lbs since then. I cannot do the front crawl but start lessons in January for 10 weeks to learn the technique . I would be delighted if you could tailor me something.

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2003-11-20 9:20 AM
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well the sprint x2 here or tno r good programs.  if u double the sprint here the run training is a bit longer...it is because a lot of us r slow since we r beginners (certainly me) and just wanna make sure u cover the mileage...BUT it sounds like u have the run covered. 

u need to schedule at least a long bike per week, i guess u r doing 4.5miles to and from.  start with a long bike of 10miles straight once a week.  need to build up continuous distance...then build up no more than 10%/week and take an ez week per month.  u should then get to your ~25mile oly race mileage. 

 the swim?  u should be fine if your starting lessons in jan.  u will build up no problem...just listen to your coach.  of course now, u could do breast-stroke to get the muscles used to the swim until freestyle lessons.

those r just some of my thoughts.  any body else???

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