Sprint: 16/20 Week 2X or 3X Balanced (Page 6)

Hi New Friends,

I am doing my first tri in August.  What do I wear for a tri?  It is outdoor pool swimming.  Do I get a tri suit?  Not sure what to wear!

Thanks,

Hello everyone,

I have started the Sprint 16 weeks 2x balanced program.  Looking forward to the training and getting connected to the group.

Annette

Hello,

This is the first time I train for a  triathlon.  I am a good runner and swimmer but I will have to get used to including bicycling in my work outs.  This will be a fun new way to stay in shape.  I train and compete horses in endurance races so I figured that I should do the same!

Just about 4 weeks in.  Took me a bit to work out my exercise plan.  Started just wanting to cross train for my running and now I'm definitely going to do a try.  Hoping to do a sprint in November.

Love the site and the plans.  Good luck to all!

I started running this summer and was bored and came across an article on Triathlons. I did some research and thought I could do this. I signed up for a "Try A Tri" and trained all spring. I pretty much started as a couch potato! I ran only 5k, could barely swim 2 lenghths of the pool and biking was not my thing. Once I started training and noticed that I was slowing improving and  I was feeling awesome, I was starting to love it!

This summer I did 2 Try A Tri's and last weekend I did a Sprint Duathlon. I am hooked and loving it. I am looking forward to training all through the winter and spring and race in a Sprint Tri.

Good luck to all with the training!

For strength, yoga, wherever it fits into your schedule most easily.  Though on strength training: depending on your program, you don't want your strength training program trashing your muscles and leaving them sore for a swim or run sessions the next day or two.  If that's the case, it's best to back off of the intensity/weights of the strength program so your muscles aren't sore to actually do the tri training.

Good luck starting and welcome.

Hi I'm new to this site and to triathlons   I can't wait to hear what everyone else is doing and talk to others of like mindness.  Good luck as we gear up to training.  My race is in June so I have a bit to wait but can't wait to start the training.  I run 2x's a week, bike 2x's a week and swim once a week for now.  I'm just working on technique for now and then when training time comes I'll be able to work on speed and stuff.  So I'm glad I found this site.  For the training program I was going to use was 4 times a week swim and that was a bit to much for me to drive to the pool that often.  So this program is much more do able.  Plus I don't change my routine, I always had 2 days rest and wanted to keep that.  So all I have to do is change the days around and still have my mondays and fridays off which works far better for my family life too!  So I'm super pleased with this!

Can't wait to get to know more ppl.  Talk to you soon!

Good afternoon everyone.

My name is Tyson. I am 37 and in good shape. However, I am a complete newbie to this event. I have little experience in any of the disciplines as far as endurance and technique are concerned. I am completely terrified and overwhelmed.

Not sure how to go about this. I will be starting the 2x balanced program this coming Monday. I plan on entering a sprint in Calgary in June. This is just a personal goal - the competition being myself. It is a cancer fundraiser so i figure it a good way to reach my first goal by entering & make a community contribution at the same time.

My knowledge of techniques required, equipment needed, changing a bike tire, nutrition, etc..is slim to none.

I'm in it to succeed. I figured joining a site like this can provide the support and answers i will be needing often.

Thank you for being here.

Tyson Henderson

Hi All, 

I just registered for my first sprint and am starting the 16 wk 2x plan. Hoping to stay injury free and come home with a respectable time.

Good luck out there!

Hi Everyone

My name is Jax and I am 48 - My first Sprint Tri In July in Lincs, UK. I have run for two years, 10ks and a few halfs but this is my new challenge! so glad I found the site and the plans!!!

looking forward to sharing with you all..

jaxx

Hi! I'm Melissa. Came across this site after contemplating a sprint triathlon coming up August 31, so I've got about 3 1/2 months left to train.  Have been in the gym pretty regular for the last 3-4 weeks. Have pretty much been a couch potato for a cpl years now & think the triathlon will be a good motivator & goal rather than just, once again, saying "I'm on a diet" & trying to lose weight.  Have never really been a runner & plan to take some swim lessons just to get some good pointers on form, etc.

Since my fiancé has told most ppl we know, I guess I'm locked in or look like a loser So being a TOTAL beginner to triathlons I welcome any advice from everyone!!

Thnx!!

Welcome to the world of Tri, careful it's super addictive!   my two Bob's worth,  when i started out a while back i just had tri-shorts and a tri top for the first few seasons.  Just don't get anything loose (or use cycle shorts!) which will to chafe and try it out a few times prior to race time to make sure there's no surprises on the day which could spoil your day. once I realised I'm doing this always then I went and got hold of a trisuit which for me was the icing on the cake. 

Good luck!  

Welcome!  Let us know if you have any specific questions on the plan or any general training questions.

Good luck!