Triathlon Training
The Triathlon comprises of three events which are completed in the following order; Swim, Cycle and Run. The Triathlon is contested over various distances.
| Event | Swim | Cycle | Run |
| Sprint | 0.75 kilometres | 20 kilometres | 5 kilometres |
| Olympic | 1.5 kilometres | 40 kilometres | 10 kilometres |
| Middle | 2.5 kilometres | 80 kilometres | 20 kilometres |
| Ironman | 3.8 kilometres | 180 kilometres | 42 kilometres |
Training programs
A training program has to be developed to meet the individual needs of the athlete and take into consideration many factors: gender, age, strengths, weaknesses, objectives, training facilities etc. As all athletes have different needs, a single program suitable for all athletes is not possible.
The following are example triathlon training programs:
- Sprint or ½ Olympic Triathlon - Novice
- Olympic Triathlon - Novice
- Olympic Triathlon - Elite
- Ironman Triathlon
Articles
- Tri speed development
- Cycle to Run Transition
- Any change of pace is good for your running
- Pedal your way to success
- Triathletes are right to combine cycling and running in the same training session
- Triathlon swimming - wetsuit considerations
- Will having a "long stroke" help triathlon swimmers?
- How to master the top five challenges to breathing in freestyle
- How to surviving the triathlon start
- Surviving the Triathlon swim section
- Effective breathing, whilst swimming, is all in the balance
- How to get into shape for swimming
- Triathletes - Stroke your way to faster times
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Associated Pages
The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:
- Planning the Training - 6 stages of development
- Find a Coach
- Sport/Event specific articles - Triathlon
Associated Books
The following books provide more information related to this topic:
- Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
- Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
- Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
- Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
- The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
- Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
- Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
- Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
- PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2