Beginner Half Ironman Triathlon Training
Have you ever done a Triathlon… ?
I’m just about to register for an event around mid next year.
Just not sure on a suitable event for a beginner !
Couldn’t do a full Ironman but prob a Half Ironman at a push, guessing may be to much for a first timer ?
Has anyone any ideas ? Dont mind a little travelling, 100 miles max from around the North West UK area.
Thanks & any tips on training would be greatly appreciated.
Are you serious? I’ve done Sprint and Olympic distance for a couple years now and believe me – start with Sprint! Unless you’re a marathon runner and former Olympic swimmer (in which case you would know the answer to this question), starting with anything longer is likely to kill you.
Besides – what have you got to lose? Work your way up to it by planning a few Sprint distance Tri’s starting in the spring. You’ll still have plenty of time to sign up for an Oly in late summer or fall.
Oh, and for god’s sake buy Eric Harr’s book “Triathlon training in four hours a week” and/or join a local Tri club.
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