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Sprint: 16/20 Week 2X or 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-08-20 1:11 PM
If you are starting the:
16 Week 3X Balanced Sprint Plan
20 Week 3X Balanced Sprint Plan
16 Week 2X Balanced Sprint Plan
20 Week 2X Balanced Sprint Plan
...come join in this group! This group will connect you with others starting or already training on this plan.
Post your introduction, background, ask questions and get motivated!
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Jessica
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: shawna.kelly on 2010-08-20 1:24 PM
My name is Shawna and I have never done a triathlon before, but I am hoping to complete my first sprint sometime this winter while I go to school at Montana State University (I think Bozeman has an indoor triathlon in winter ). I would like to do quite a few races for next summer and maybe even some Olympic distances. -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-08-25 4:15 PM
shawna.kelly - 2010-08-20 1:24 PM My name is Shawna and I have never done a triathlon before, but I am hoping to complete my first sprint sometime this winter while I go to school at Montana State University (I think Bozeman has an indoor triathlon in winter ). I would like to do quite a few races for next summer and maybe even some Olympic distances.
Hey Shawna! I am super excited for you as you prepare for your first sprint! Keep an eye on this forum and start working on your plan when you are ready. If you find this forum doesn't get more active, perhaps you can look into the 13 week sprint plan. There seems to be a bit more activity in that forum.
So when is this indoor sprint? If you want to use the 16 week plan, you may have to start pretty soon!
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Jessica
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: shawna.kelly on 2010-08-25 4:30 PM
Thank you! I am not sure of the date exactly but I actually have started the 16 week sprint plan, I will finish the first four weeks this Sunday and so far I am really enjoying it. I might just have to check into the 13 week plan anyway to meet other people training for a sprint. Thank you again for all your help
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: tkd.teacher on 2010-09-02 10:22 AM
shawna.kelly - 2010-08-25 2:30 PM Thank you! I am not sure of the date exactly but I actually have started the 16 week sprint plan, I will finish the first four weeks this Sunday and so far I am really enjoying it. I might just have to check into the 13 week plan anyway to meet other people training for a sprint. Thank you again for all your help
So, hows the training going, Shawna? Sounds like you are really motivated on this, most excellent!
John
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: shawna.kelly on 2010-09-02 10:38 PM
Thank you! Training is still going really well, school just started up again this week so that has kind of drained me but I am sticking to it. Thank you for asking. So how long have you been doing triathlons? -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: tkd.teacher on 2010-09-02 11:38 PM
shawna.kelly - 2010-09-02 8:38 PM Thank you! Training is still going really well, school just started up again this week so that has kind of drained me but I am sticking to it. Thank you for asking. So how long have you been doing triathlons?
My first one was 1984, when it was the Bud Light USTS series, off and on since then.
John
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Lo, they do call to me, they bid me take my place among them, in the Halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live...forever. -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-09-14 7:53 AM
Hi Shawna. How is your training coming along?
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Jessica
Build a Strong Core with HardCORE Triathlete -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: shawna.kelly on 2010-09-15 8:20 AM
It's still coming along pretty well, this month has been pretty tiring though just because I've started school again...but other than that its awesome -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-09-15 11:22 AM
shawna.kelly - 2010-09-15 8:20 AM It's still coming along pretty well, this month has been pretty tiring though just because I've started school again...but other than that its awesome
Glad to hear it! I bet it's hard to get everything done with your busier schedule. Make sure you are doing your best to sleep as much as you can!
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Jessica
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: pnowakow on 2010-09-23 10:08 AM
hi,
i've been running ofd and on for the last three years and just finished my first 10km. i'm planning on doing a sprint in the new year and hope to begin training soon. i've always had a triathlon as a goal and hope to finish one next year.
great forum and site - found a lot of useful tips and info.
thanks,
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: tkd.teacher on 2010-09-23 10:15 AM
pnowakow - 2010-09-23 8:08 AM hi,
i've been running ofd and on for the last three years and just finished my first 10km. i'm planning on doing a sprint in the new year and hope to begin training soon. i've always had a triathlon as a goal and hope to finish one next year.
great forum and site - found a lot of useful tips and info.
thanks,
patrick
What's holding you back on getting started? Doesn't have to be an official plan, just hop on the bike for a few miles. Get in the pool on the weekends.
Don't hope, plan! :D
Welcome to the boards, there is a lot of good info and people here!
John
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Lo, they do call to me, they bid me take my place among them, in the Halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live...forever. -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-09-23 9:11 PM
pnowakow - 2010-09-23 10:08 AM hi,
i've been running ofd and on for the last three years and just finished my first 10km. i'm planning on doing a sprint in the new year and hope to begin training soon. i've always had a triathlon as a goal and hope to finish one next year.
great forum and site - found a lot of useful tips and info.
thanks,
patrick
Awesome! I love it when I see people posting for the first time here in our forum! Welcome to BT. Now it's time to pick a race!
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Jessica
Build a Strong Core with HardCORE Triathlete -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: rah2790 on 2010-09-25 12:59 PM
Hi my names Tony,
Im training for my first spint Tri. Its been a goal of mine for a long time and am now planning on running my first in May of next year. Ive been looking for a good work out plan, and this looks pretty good. Swimming is where I need the most work. Prior to this Ive ran three 1/2 marathons. Im a veteran and a police officer, so a triathalon seems like a awesome challege. Looking foward to it. -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: tkd.teacher on 2010-09-25 1:53 PM
rah2790 - 2010-09-25 10:59 AM Hi my names Tony,
Im training for my first spint Tri. Its been a goal of mine for a long time and am now planning on running my first in May of next year. Ive been looking for a good work out plan, and this looks pretty good. Swimming is where I need the most work. Prior to this Ive ran three 1/2 marathons. Im a veteran and a police officer, so a triathalon seems like a awesome challege. Looking foward to it.
Welcome, congratulations and thank you for your service! Always nice to see fellow veterans getting into tri's!
John
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Lo, they do call to me, they bid me take my place among them, in the Halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live...forever. -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: iofred on 2010-09-27 5:40 AM
Hello, my name is Fred, and a couple of weeks ago (just before my holiday), I decided I wanted a change in routine. I have for the last 25 years (oh, did I mention I am 48
) been focussing on weight-training, but in my build-up to the holiday I included cardio (since training equipment is normally not very good at holiday resorts).
But I am afraid I caught the bug, and have now (3 days ago) started on the above mentioned routine, which I think brings you in gently.
My biggest hurdle will be the running, which (long time ago in Bethlehem, when I was a lot younger and lighter
) I used to be quite good at, but haven't done for 20 years.
Aiming to do my first Sprint (for myself, not competitive ... I think) in April (when the water warms up), with the Olympic sheduled for July/August (depending on how the Sprint(s) are going)
Big aim is for 2012, where I am aiming for a 1/2-Ironman (if I haven't got myself killed by that time)
Looking forward to talk to some like-minded people
(I intend to keep my log updated, so you can have a look and a laugh at my "old-poop" progress)
Fred
Edited by iofred 2010-09-27 5:42 AM
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RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-09-27 9:38 AM
rah2790 - 2010-09-25 12:59 PM Hi my names Tony,
Im training for my first spint Tri. Its been a goal of mine for a long time and am now planning on running my first in May of next year. Ive been looking for a good work out plan, and this looks pretty good. Swimming is where I need the most work. Prior to this Ive ran three 1/2 marathons. Im a veteran and a police officer, so a triathalon seems like a awesome challege. Looking foward to it.
Welcome to BT! You have tons of time to get yourself ready for the swim! What does your training look like now? Are you going to start following a training plan now or just stay in shape until you are 16 weeks away from the race?
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Jessica
Build a Strong Core with HardCORE Triathlete -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: Tri Take Me Away on 2010-09-27 9:42 AM
iofred - 2010-09-27 5:40 AM Hello, my name is Fred, and a couple of weeks ago (just before my holiday), I decided I wanted a change in routine. I have for the last 25 years (oh, did I mention I am 48) been focussing on weight-training, but in my build-up to the holiday I included cardio (since training equipment is normally not very good at holiday resorts).
But I am afraid I caught the bug, and have now (3 days ago) started on the above mentioned routine, which I think brings you in gently.
My biggest hurdle will be the running, which (long time ago in Bethlehem, when I was a lot younger and lighter) I used to be quite good at, but haven't done for 20 years.
Aiming to do my first Sprint (for myself, not competitive ... I think) in April (when the water warms up), with the Olympic sheduled for July/August (depending on how the Sprint(s) are going)
Big aim is for 2012, where I am aiming for a 1/2-Ironman (if I haven't got myself killed by that time)
Looking forward to talk to some like-minded people
(I intend to keep my log updated, so you can have a look and a laugh at my "old-poop" progress)
Fred
Hi Fred! Welcome to BT and to the crazy world of triathlon training! The winter is a great time to work on your limiter (running) so that when you start your training plan for your sprint you will be in great shape! If you were a good runner before, you can be a good runner again.
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Jessica
Build a Strong Core with HardCORE Triathlete -
RE: Sprint: 16 Week 3X Balanced
BY: rah2790 on 2010-09-27 9:59 AM
For now Im going to just work in swimming and biking into my work out 2 to 3 days a week. I already run 3 days a week ( 3 to 5 miles each day) and do strength training 3 to 4 days a week in the gym. I was planning on following a tri specific plan starting around the new year. Any advise on this?