Triathletes Travel Guide

The thought of your first triathlon can be a scary prospect for anyone so here we have a few tips to help beginners get ready for their first triathlon. The first myth to dispel is that not all triathletes are super-fit super hero's! Those taking part in Ironman Events certainly are, but for the large majority they are out to have fun and challenge themselves to just get round. Anyone can complete a beginner/novice triathlon as they are generally fairly short and a great introduction to the sport. There are also some women only events, again with a variety of course lengths to choose from. For more tips on the individual disciplines (transition is considered to be the 4th discipline), click below.

When you get to the event remember what your goals were when you started training. If it is just to finish don't start panicking when others come past you. Your challenge is with yourself and no one else! Finishing a triathlon is a fantastic achievement, no matter what time you do it in. Enjoy the race..............and the post race activities!

Click here for a six week beginners training schedule. 

For free logs to record your training, click on the banners on the right and see which you prefer. 'TRIfinder' is a fantastic looking site, though I personally use 'Fetch Everyone' as it is so easy to use and I like the food log it has so you can see how many carbs, protein and fat etc. that you consume each day.

The Endurance Coach provide sports science and coaching support services for triathlon competitors ranging from sprint distance to ironman racing. At The Endurance Coach their staff and services will help you reach your true potential and achieve your goals.

Their passion is sports science and their testing services allow them to build a picture of you as an athlete, highlighting your strengths and weaknesses. They gather initial information from you, collate physiological data from the test session and merge the two to produce a personal development plan.

Endurance Planner training system uses proven training methods in all structured programs. Designed by the professional triathlon coach, programs include key workouts for each level of athlete as outlined in that particular program description. If you’re a beginner triathlete with modest goals, the Level 1 programs for Sprint or Olympic Distance races will suit your needs.

If you’re an experienced competitor with a full time job and are aiming to do your first long course tri or improve your Ironman, the Level 2 Half and Full Iron Distance programs are just what you’re looking for. For the competitive triathlete, with performance driven goals and sights set on podium finishes or championship qualifications, you can choose from the Level 3 programs for any distance.