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Triathlon Training - Swim:Bike:Run Ratios
The Triathlete Beat: A Beginner Triathlon Podcast
English - April 24, 2018 04:24 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWilderness Sports Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Triathlon Tips: Swimming Basics
How much training time should one spend on swimming vs. biking vs. running? This is a very common thought that every beginner triathlete experiences when first entering the sport. For those just starting out, I discuss why one shouldn't initially think in terms of swim/bike/run training ratios. Instead, focus more on training to one's weaknesses and building up overall fitness, which will get you primed and ready for that first triathlon and more.
I also outline 5 super simple, general training tips that should get anyone jump-started into triathlon training. Stop thinking so much - just get out there and DO IT!