Training Plan Question

[mountainchick]

I've researched different training plans, and I'm going with the 11 week beginner sprint plan on tri-newbies.

My question is, I am signing up for a tri thats 21 weeks out...is there anyone who can give me advice on how to modify the plan? I don't want to train for a longer distance because this is my first tri, and I've never been a good swimmer (and runner for that matter) and this is going to serve as a test tri to see if I like the sport.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Oh...and I've been looking at the wetsuit threads as well, but will be competing in FL in September. It will either be a lake or the gulf (I haven't nailed down the specific race yet) and I'm assuming a tri suit will be just fine?? Yes no??

[KSH]

Congratulations on taking the plunge to train for your first tri!

Well, I would like to see the training plan to give solid advice... but I strongly suggest that you GET IN THE POOL ASAP!

This is where most people need the most work. It won't hurt one bit to start now.

As for the running... you can start a run/walk plan right now as well. Slowly up your miles every 2-3 weeks until your training plan starts.

Good luck with training!

[rocknrollgirl]

Post the plan, the distances of your race, and where you are now, what you can actually do, and I am sure that "we" can give some help. I am no expert, but the plan I used this winter worked,and some of the girls here are coached, so there is some experience lurking about.


Ruth

[mountainchick]

http://www.trinewbies.com/tno_10wOly.asp

That is a link to the plan...they have another 11 week plan in PDF form here:

http://www.trinewbies.com/10wtp.pdf

I think they're pretty much the same. But I will be switching the swim and run time of day. I'll be doing the swim in the afternoon and run in the morning.

Sprint Tri Distances (http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1393022)
1/4 mile swim (ocean, the gulf)
13 mile bike
5k run

And here's my background...

Bike: Very comfortable on the bike, I can do 30-40 miles (probably more, but thats around what I do now), and ~35 miles takes me around 2.25 hours. I don't think the bike will be a problem.

Swim: No experience, and I plan to start swimming tomorrow...in the coming weeks after I'm comfortable in the pool I plan to start going down to the ocean to practice. Any advice on gauging distance, or do you just do time? My main goal for the swim is just to finish

Run: I haven't been a runner but can do 5k without a problem, though its bene a bit since I've been out...maybe 6 months...my main goal for running is to get faster.

Overall, yes, I would just like to finish, and I know I'll be able to. Its just getting the swimming down, and the running a bit faster. I know the event has a duathlon as well but I really want to challenge myself on this.

Ok...phew... Thank you again for everyone's suggestions in advance. I know we've got some tri vets here, and any input would be most appreciated!

[KSH]

Hey... uuummm... here is what the top link gave me:

tri-newbies online training programs
10 Week Olympic Distance - Beginner

[mountainchick]

Hey... uuummm... here is what the top link gave me:

tri-newbies online training programs
10 Week Olympic Distance - Beginner

Oops...sorry I was looking at the Olympic distance but decided on the sprint because I don't have any swim experience...

so the 2nd link is the correct one. its a pdf file, and plan is on pg. 5 in calander form.