Are you fascinated by trying a triathlon but do not know where to start or how to train? Well, you have stumbled upon some answers. Here at TwoTri, we give you a exciting, new and energetic perspective on training for your first triathlon triathlon, and we leave all of the intimidating advice, unrealistic guidance, hard to follow training plans and confusing strategies in the dust. Here are 7 awesome training tips for the beginner triathlete that we wish we understood before we did our first triathlon.

1. begin small, and stay close to home- As a beginner triathlete, do not bite off more than you can chew. begin by finding a sprint triathlon that is close to home, for your first race. A sprint triathlon distance 1/2 mile swim or 16 laps back and forth, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run offers a doable challenge for beginner triathletes. By doing a sprint triathlon, you will not get weighed down or throw away all of your spare time training for your first triathlon. It is beneficial for you to find a local triathlon because you can rehearse on the actual course so you can feel secure on the day of the race! See # 4 Another reason that a triathlon that is close to home is perfect for a beginner triathlete is because you already posess a local fan club of co-workers and family! We believe that it is a wonderful idea to call all of your friends and family and-relatives to come cheer you on!

2. Triangle training- Beginner triathletes are usually more skilled in one of the areas and weaker in another. It is imperative to train for all three sports despite of your ability. You may want to spend a little extra time on your weakest area so that you can enhance your self-esteem. By training for all three sports, you will feel and ready for your first triathlon

3. The 4th sport- The repeatedly neglected part of a triathlon is the transition. The transition area is where you lay out your equimpment and put on your helmet, hop on your bike, tie your shooelaces and drink a swig of Powerade. It may seem silly to practice putting on your helmet or tying your shoelaces, but if you rehearse the transition, then you will not mess up when the pressure is on. Remember when you used to have fire drills in school? They appear dull and useless when you were practicing how to exit the room in an methodical fashion, but in the midst of the confusion of a real fire, finding the exit will be easy. Similarly, lay out all of your stuff and practice changing from one event to the other. Visit our website for our beginner triathlon race day checklist and check out our transition area strategies and tips.

4. Try, try and try again- If you are doing a triathlon that is close to home, then you have the advantage of practicing on the actual course! By knowing exactly how hard you have to pedal your wheels to get up a hill or how hard you have to break when going down a hill, or how hilly the running course is, you will feel relaxed on the day of your first triathlon. There will be no unplanned shocks and you will enjoy the race much more because you are familiar with the course. Most often, the swim is a beginner triathlete\’s biggest trepidation. If you have access to the pool or lake that you will be swimming in, then we suggest doing a few practice warm up laps. It is important to swim close to shore and we recommend asking a friend or family member to watch out for you if there is not a lifeguard on duty at the lake or beach.

5. Bend Change the rules- We are firm believers in listening to your body while you train for your first triathlon. We are often annoyed with inflexible training plans that tell you that you should swim on Monday, run on Tuesday ride your bike on Wednesday and rest on Friday. It is easy to get discouraged, confused and even injured, by following one of those plans. While we agree that it is a great idea to have a normal routine, we recommend that you do whatever you want. If you wake up and your biceps are sore or you\’re having a good hair day and do not want to get it wet, then run or bike. If your quads are too tired, then jump in the pool or lift some weights. As a beginner triathlete, if you train what you feel like training and pay attention to to your body, then your training experience will be much more fun and you will be more likely to stick with it. Our training plans coming soon provide variety and adaptability as you train for your first triathlon.

6.Lifting weight won\’t stop you up- Adding a strength training program to your workout routine will increase your endurance, strengthen your bones and prevent injuries! Many women stay away from weight training because they have heard that they will get thick muscles, however with proper resistance training, you will actually loose weight and shrink your problem areas faster then you would if you just did cardio! Strengthtraining is also a welcome day off from cardio training for the beginner triathlete!

7.Exercise your lips- You can read all the articles that you can google, but nothing beats talking to someone who has done a triathlon before. As a beginner triathlete, we are positive you have numerous of questions and even a few worries. It is easy to become overwhelmed and frustrated as you train for your first triathlon. A nice word or an answer to a burning question can help challenge you to train for your first triathlon with ease. If you do not have any friends who have done triathlons, then feel free to email us with your queries and do not forget to read about Jess\’sfirst triathlon on our site!

We are Davey and Jess Anderson, a down-to-earth guy and girl who have tons of triathlon tips, inspiration and training plans {coming soon!} to help you reach your goal, beat your time, or conquer your fear of doing a triathlon.

We are Davey and Jess Anderson, a down-to-earth guy and girl who have tons of triathlon tips, inspiration and training plans to help you reach your goal, beat your time, or conquer your fear of doing a triathlon. Check out our website http://www.twotri.com

Author Bio: We are Davey and Jess Anderson, a down-to-earth guy and girl who have tons of triathlon tips, inspiration and training plans {coming soon!} to help you reach your goal, beat your time, or conquer your fear of doing a triathlon.

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