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:

Articles

Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming

This book will teach you everything you need to know to improve your stroke, save energy and take minutes off your swim time.

It also provides you with a guide to swim training plans and a strength training program.

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The Essential Triathlon Swimming DVD

Discover how to train for the triathlon swim, including drills in the water, open water and race training, and swim workouts explained.

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Waterproof 50 Tri-Specific Workouts

Need something to take to the pool with you to keep you on track in your training? Here are 50 extra workouts you can pick and choose from and never be bored or feel lost at the pool.

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Triathlon Transitions DVD

Considered the fourth sport in triathlon, transitions can make or break your race. Discover essential training techniques and drills to improve your transition times from swim-bike and bike-run.

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Training for Triathlon

Training for Triathlon reveals the very latest triathlon-specific training research, competition tactics and performance-boosting secrets - and spells out exactly how you can apply these race-winners today.

Throughout this brand new special report, we dissect the major current debates over the best methods of training for triathlon, we disclose the pre-event preparation of the world's best triathletes, and we share the strategy and tactics that are guaranteed to deliver on the big day.

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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