How Do You Train For A Long Course Triathlon?
• First ask yourself: • Evaluate your fitness level, where do you lie on the endurance scale? • Reality Check Physical Requisites before completeing race • 6 hour bike ride with minimal breaks • 1+ hour swim open water • 2+ hour run • Have you competed in triathlons before? • If you answered no to any of these questions, please review and build up from This wikiHow • Plan out when and which race you want to complete in. • Plan your training phases accordingly in the weeks leading up to your race. • Record your training sessions • List weekly mileage totals, how you felt and any unusual or key things during the training session for future reference right after your workout • Do not skip days. It is important to keep track of your mileage and progress and to adapt your training as such. • Start out in 4 week cycles. • The first 3 weeks is mileage and intensity building by 5-10% each week depending on your training level and experience. • The last week of the cycle is an easy recovery wee
