training program for newbies

[KaceyDC]

I used the trinewbies 18-week intermediate sprint program last year - my first season of triathlon - and successfully completed 2 sprints. Though the training time was very long IMHO (I felt ready after 12 weeks), I was definitely prepared to complete the race. As a complete beginner, being able to follow the program and get the workouts in gave me the confidence that I could successfully do the distance.

Like the other posters said, you already seem to have a decent base for the sprint distance. If you're looking for a challenge, you might try doing 10 weeks of the intermediate program (first 8 weeks and then a taper) if the beginner's program seems too easy.

In any case, enjoy yourself!

[teigyr]

Is your tri swim in open water or a pool? I kind of skimmed through and didn't see if that was mentioned or not.

If it's in OW, try to get out to do an open water swim. OW swimming is totally different and even though I had gone out several times before my first tri, I was not prepared. It's not worse or even scary (at least for me) but it was definitely out of my "normal".

Other than that, I think you're on the right path. You've got the bike part down and I think you can do the run with relatively little work.

Do you know what tri you're going to do?

[Iris616]

Thanks for all the suggestions. There is a Sprint in Mid September that is on or near Cape Cod. I forgot the name of it, but have it bookmarked at work. So I believe the swim will be in open water (hopefully Bayside).

I think the run distance is what has me focused on the Sprint version. I'm very cautious of reinjuring my foot, as I was out for over a year last time