A triathlon is one of the most brutal and taxing sports that you can take part in. However finishing a triathlon can also be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in a lifetime. The worst thing that you can do is signing up to compete in a triathlon without training properly. Many people think that if they are a good athlete and they are in good shape, then they can compete in and finish a triathlon without too much trouble. This is not true.
Competing in a triathlon is not like competing in any other sport. The first step in training for a triathlon is choosing which type of triathlon you would like to compete in. The different types of triathlons are the Sprint, Olympic, and Ironman triathlon. The Sprint is the easiest of the triathlons and the Ironman is the hardest. If you are a beginner, you should compete in the Sprint triathlon a few times, before moving on to one of the longer competitions.
Now that you have chosen the triathlon that is best suited for you, you need to start training. The triathlon is comprised of swimming, biking, and running. When deciding how to train, you should decide which one of these three disciplines you are the best at doing, and which one you are the worst. Then focus on spending more time training on the discipline you are the worst at doing.
Once you start training for the triathlon, you need to make sure that you continue to train, because stopping for any length of time will cost you many of the gains you have made. You should alternate days for training on the different disciplines, and also work in weight training and stretching sessions as well. You should also choose one day for resting where you do no training at all. This will allow your body to rest and gain its strength back for the next training session. Keep working towards your goal every day, and you will be finishing a triathlon in no time!
