Subject: Beginner question about the training plans Hello,
I am absolutely new to this forum as well as triathlon in general. I have been doing various sports the last years, including working out at least 3 times a week in combination with endurance sports like biking, swimming, etc. I have been thinking about training for triathlons for some time but haven't been able to keep up a routine out of several relocations, etc. My focus is not necessarily on getting really competitive. Doing an actual race would be more useful for getting to know my limits and work on them than winning a race. Basically I am doing this because I love doing sports.
Anyway, with my backgrounds and time ressources I think about giving the Training "20 Week Swim Focused Sprint" a try. I can do any of the parts in the program but I can't find information about how hard to train on them. What I am confused about is the following: There are obviously time limits on how long to train on each discipline per session (eg 12-Swim would mean swimming for 12 minutes, right ? ). However, how hard would you recommend me to challenge myself? Should I always try to get to the limit, like being really exhausted after the swim and bike in combination ? I want to do strength training besides the training plan and maybe do some Yoga or Tai-Chi. Or would it be better not to get too anaerobic most of the time ?
Would be great if you have some comments on this since I really want to start ASAP but really don't know about how hard to push it each time. If this mail got too confusing I apologize for my English, don't hesitate to ask if you are not sure what I mean :- )
thanks,
Robert |