Help with programme please

[blondeonabike]

I am looking for a triathlon training programme to follow. Ive done a couple of midmars and followed the programme on the website which worked well. Now that ive started cycling I dont want to compromise my cycling, but also dont know how to get the best out of my swimming or running either. I am keen to seriously do a pb at midmar next year and the mudman series. Now that all the kids are at school I have the time to take things seriously and want to start preparing now. What programme would you recommend?

[davem]

Buy the Traithlon Plus mag. There is always a program in the back of that.

 

Just Google it as well, there are a hundred available on the net. Obviously find one that matches your ability and goals.

 

Remember that the most important part of training is recovery, so don't go over the top to start with.

[SwissVan]

Buy the Traithlon Plus mag. There is always a program in the back of that.

 

Just Google it as well, there are a hundred available on the net. Obviously find one that matches your ability and goals.

 

Remember that the most important part of training is recovery, so don't go over the top to start with.

 

And figure out what your weak points (i.e. cycle or run) are and work on that. IMO don't focus to much on the swim unless you really cannot swim, its the bike and RUN that count.

 

What kind of distance is the mudman and midmar race you refer to, if they long distance (Ultra) then nutrition is another discipline to practice and perfect....experiment..

[jcza]

http://mytrainingday.com/

[blondeonabike]

Thank you for all your help....ive heard people on the hub occasionally refer to running adversly affecting their cycling. Any truth in this?

[davem]

Thank you for all your help....ive heard people on the hub occasionally refer to running adversly affecting their cycling. Any truth in this?

Conventional wisdom says running training aids cycling but not vice versa. I guess it differs from person to person.

 

Remember that running off the bike is different to a normal run as certain muscles are tired and tight. Brick runs (running directly after a cycle) are an essential part of training to combat this.

 

There is so much info on the webs, would highly suggest you make it part of your program to understand the process of training by investing time in reading the many articles.

[SwissVan]

Thank you for all your help....ive heard people on the hub occasionally refer to running adversly affecting their cycling. Any truth in this?

 

Basically NO it wont adversely affect your cycling, however it depends on your situation (what your goals are and how much time you have to train). If your main goal is to be a better cyclist and you have limited time to train then focus on cycling and cycling related exercises (core strength included).

 

There are plenty examples out there of people who run and cycle very competitively.

 

Running is a great exercise and coupled with cycling a great way to keep fit and adds some dimension / variety to training... add some upper body training like swimming and you have a pretty good all round regime.

 

The thing to remember with running is it is more taxing on your musculoskeletal system than cycling and more so if your are a beginner runner. It takes quite a long time for your body to adapt to regular running and it is easy to overdue it (resulting in injury or pain) without really feeling like you are overdoing it. This in itself is not a bad thing, weight bearing exercise like running are good for your bones. Cycling and swimming do not provide this benefit.

[Snytjie]

 

There is so much info on the webs, would highly suggest you make it part of your program to understand the process of training by investing time in reading the many articles.

 

Great advice. You can be swamped by all the perspectives out there.

 

Buy Joe Friel's Triathlete's Training Bible and read/study it. You will be skilled enough after that to build up your own personal training program(s).

[Red Zone]

Thank you for all your help....ive heard people on the hub occasionally refer to running adversly affecting their cycling. Any truth in this?

I used to be a pretty good cyclist, since taking up triathlon my cycling has suffered But only because I need to split my training time with swimming and running. Its not because of the running has changed my musculature to any significant extent, its just that in order to do well in triathlon you need to have a good run, they say "ride for show run for dough" which is pretty true in my experience.