TT074: Runner Preparing For First Sprint Triathlon

Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon

English - June 08, 2016 01:35 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 245 ratings
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Kate Maas of Switzerland is an experienced runner preparing for her first sprint triathlon. It's a 500 meter swim, 40k bike, and 5k run triathlon on June 20. She's done several marathons and an ultra, and while she's had a desire to do a triathlon for a while, she didn't start training until she recently registered for the race.

Topics discussed include:

Open water swimming
Intervals
Pedal stroke
Transitions
Yoga

Eric's Heart Rate Zone Summary

An illustration of force applied to pedals, from Joe Friel's Triathlete's Training Bible.