How many hours a week should I train for a sprint triathlon?
The answer is that it varies from person to person, but from experience, I would say that 9 or 10 hours of clever training per week are sufficient for a talented athlete to win their age group in some races. To be a pro, it takes a talented athlete several years and about 30 hours per week.
How long does it take to train for a super sprint triathlon?
Although we know everyone is different and some athletes may progress faster, we typically suggest an eight-week training plan to prepare for a sprint triathlon.
How many times a day do triathletes train?
The truth is that most age group triathletes excel with around 9-14 hours per week of training. You can accomplish a lot with 10 hours a week if you stay focused, put everything into your intervals and cut out all the junk miles and wasted time like long bike stop groups and hanging out in the locker room to talk.
Should I taper for a sprint triathlon?
How long should I taper for? The general rule is: the longer the race, the longer the taper. You want to try and drop your weekly training volume by 20–25% for each week that you are tapering. If you’re doing a sprint triathlon, you won’t need weeks and weeks of tapering when a few days will do.
How long should 750m swim take?
Realistically, for an open water 750m swim, we want to be under the 20 minute mark. We know that 15 minute swim times can be done by those swimming at 2:00/100m, 20 mins is broken for those swimming 2:40s or faster.
How much should I train for sprint triathlon?
When to begin: In general, if you are aiming to complete your first sprint triathlon, plan for at least 12 weeks of training prior to your event. If you are very healthy, physically fit, and familiar with swimming, biking and running, an 8-week build program could be sufficient.
How do I train for a sprint triathlon in 3 months?
If your triathlon is three months away, this plan should help you build on your fitness and speed training….Training plan.
| Day 1 | Swim 18mins – speed | Bike 45mins – endurance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Strength | – |
| Day 3 | Run 20mins – speed | Swim 25mins – endurance |
| Day 4 | Bike 50mins – endurance | Strength |
| Day 5 | Run 25mins – endurance | – |
How many miles do triathletes run a week?
Most elite triathletes run 40-60 miles per week.
What should I do the week before a sprint triathlon?
Concentrate on getting some good rest the entire week. It’s going to be hard to sleep the night before, but one night’s deficit will not hurt much. One week of less-than-ideal sleep will….Essential items for your race bag:
- Wetsuit or swim suit.
- Swim goggles.
- Suntan lotion.
- Warm up oil.
- Bike shoes.
- Socks.
- Helmet.
- Sunglasses.
Are sprint triathlons hard?
Competing in a triathlon is a physically demanding task. Even sprint triathlon, which is a short distance triathlon, can take several weeks or months of training, depending on your level of physical fitness. The essential part of sprint triathlon training is improving your endurance.
Can you train for a sprint triathlon in 2 months?
Sprint triathlons are a good starting point for an amateur triathlete due to the shorter distance and can be a great challenge for the more seasoned athlete trying to improve on their record. With two months to go you should have built up a solid foundation of endurance and speed.
What is a good 750m swim time triathlon?