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Training Plans: Triathlon (4 Plans)

Triathlon is one of the ultimate endurance tests. Triathlon is one of the only sports where amatuers and beginners compete on the same course as top athletes. You’ll find training schedules for sprint distance triathlon through Ironman.

Click on the links below to determine the event for you.

  • Sprint Distance  The sprint distance triathlon is a perfect for those want to challenge themselves with a 1/2 mile swim, a 12 mile bike and a 5K run.    This program is a volume builder desgined to complete a sprint distance triathlon.
  • Olympic Distance  The olympic distance triathlon is ideal for people who want to push their endurance levels over 2 hours. The event consists of 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run. Training is similar to the sprint distance, only the work outs are little longer.
  • Half Ironman  This distance is also known as Ironman 70.3. This endurance event consists of 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run. It is half the distance of an Ironman and a great challenge for endurance athletes.
  • Ironman  This is the ultimate endurance event. The event was started in 1978 by a group of Navy Seals. This incredible test of endurance and strength consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run.

Olympic Distance Triathlon

The olympic distance triathlon is ideal for people who want to push their endurance levels over 2 hours. The event consists of 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run. Training is similar to the sprint distance, only the work outs are little longer. Keep Reading

Half Ironman

This distance is also known as Ironman 70.3. This endurance event consists of 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run. It is half the distance of an Ironman and a great challenge for endurance athletes. Keep Reading

Ironman

This is the ultimate endurance event. The event was started in 1978 by a group of Navy Seals. This incredible test of endurance and strength consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run. Keep Reading

Sprint Triathlon-Beginner

You may have done some jogging, a little bike riding as a kid and some swimming. You may be new to one or more of the three sports that make up a triathlon. You may have lots of experience in running, cycling or swimming, but haven't put all three sports together. Keep Reading

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