How long does it take to train for a standard triathlon?

It is possible for someone to train themselves to the fitness required to finish a sprint triathlon in around nine weeks unless they are starting with debilitating factors such as being a ‘non-swimmer’ or ‘very overweight’ for example.

How long does it take to train for a triathlon from scratch?

If you are starting from scratch, you may want to give yourself 16 weeks to train. Establish your swim/bike/run schedule: Complete a minimum of two sessions of each activity (swim, bike and run) during the week.

What is a good triathlon time for a beginner?

For the beginner triathlete, it will take about 1 hour 50 minutes to complete their first sprint distance triathlon. If we break down the average sprint triathlon time, this should take the novice triathlete around 2 minutes per 100 m in the swim. 1 hour for the bike leg, and up to 30 minutes to complete the run.

How long does it take to get good at triathlon?

In order to maximize your full potential, you likely need to be putting in around 15-18 hours a week on a normal week, depending on your age, propensity to injuries and illness, athletic history and genetics.

Can I train for a triathlon in 4 weeks?

Sprint Training Plan: The Program This sprint training plan begins six weeks prior to your first sprint triathlon. Before starting, you should be generally aerobically fit and able to swim, bike and run. Weeks 4 and 5 continue to focus on race-pace fitness, and will give you practice running off the bike.

Is a sprint triathlon hard?

The Run. Running may be what comes most naturally, but as the last leg in a triathlon, it often feels like the hardest part. Your body is already tired at this point, but if you trained correctly you’ll be able to cross the finish line successfully.

How should a beginner train for a triathlon?

If you’re not already going to the gym a few days a week, start your training with four weeks of doing some type of cardiovascular exercise two to three times a week, just to build your base. “As a beginner triathlete starts their training, I suggest doing two swims, two bikes and two runs per week,” says Ms.

What do I need to know for my first triathlon?

First Triathlon Tip: Know the Rules of the Road

• Keep your gear compact in transition.
• You can draft on the swim.
• Don’t cause a bike-mounting traffic jam.
• No headphones allowed.
• Pass carefully on the bike.

What should I eat when training for a triathlon?

The goal pre-event is to ensure your glycogen stores are as full as possible so eat little and often throughout the day and focus on healthy, fresh natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, cereals and whole grains.

What is the hardest part of a triathlon?

The hardest part of triathlon is the constant mental game your mind is playing with you. It starts right when you hear the word triathlon for the first time and never stops. Most people fear open water swimming and see that as a barrier to even start triathlon.

How fast do pro triathletes run?

High-caliber professionals will often finish Olympic triathlons in around 2 hours or less, with the men’s record currently at just over 1 hour, 46 minutes. But for top age groupers, Olympic distance triathlon times typically range between 2 and 2 ½ hours.

Do you wear socks in a triathlon?

Most pro triathletes don’t wear socks for sprint and Olympic distance events and are wearing some for longer events. However, over a full Ironman distance, it is rather insignificant. The comfort of socks over such a big distance is, for most people, well worth those couple of seconds.

How many times a week do triathletes train?

Realistically, it is likely to be about 1-2 hours per day. This would be your upper limit. Fundamentally, you need to do some training to do a triathlon, we would realistically look at 1-2 sessions per sport per week.

How fast do triathletes swim 1500M?

So assuming spotting goes well and no major issues I would expect to finish 1500M in a pool around 28-30 minutes.

How fast do triathletes swim?

The average swim time across Ironman races is 1h19 min (pace of 2:04 min/100m).