Welcome to the newbie zone, where we will be posting articles and links to resources
aimed at helping triathletes of all levels (but especially beginners) get the
most out of their training and racing. Triathlon is a very fun sport... and not
nearly as difficult as it may seem. All you need is a bike, a helmet, a pair
of running shoes, something to swim in, and... well, a race to train for.
Getting Started
Here are a few great little articles that'll help you get started:
"Tips for your very first triathlon" (by Jolene Wilkinson, on Trinewbie.com)
"What to wear to your first tri"(by Lori Tindall, on Trinewbie.com)
"Training on the fly" (by Lori Tindall, on Trinewbie.com)
"It's 5 am. Do you know..." (by Kristian Grove, on Trinewbie.com)
Planning your season
Even if you've only picked one race this year, this section will give you some
tips on how to plan for it. If you've been thinking about trying your hand at
more than one tri this season, and even more than one distance, these articles
will help you put your schedule in perspective:
"The A, B, C's of Planning Your Race Season" (by Matt Russ, on trinewbie.com)
"Aerobic Base Training: Go slower to get faster" (by Matt Russ, on trinewbie.com)
"Goal Setting" (by Bob Seebohar, on trinewbie.com)
"Got Time?" (by Gail Leveque, on trinewbie.com)
Training
So... you've marked your calendar. You've mailed in your race applications and
your money. You've explained to your family, friends and co-workers that you're
going to be focusing a little more on your racing this year. You're commited.
You're ready. Now it's time to actually train. These articles will help you
reach your fitness goals:
Video: Brick Training
"Don't skip the warmup!" (by Hazel Kent, on trinewbie.com)
Jasper Stucco and Boy Cow's Warmup Program, Volume 1
"Strength Training for Triathlon" (by Ken Meirke, on Trinewbies.com)
"Evolution Running: Letting off the brakes" (by Ken Meirke, on trinewbie.com)
"An aerobar for swimmers: Body position and balance in the water" (by Ken Mierke,
on trinewbies.com)
"Overlaod, overreaching, and overtraining" (by Bob Seebohar, on trinewbie.com)
Swim-Specific Training
Unless you swam in high school or college, chances are that you're going to be
struggling with this, the first leg of triathlon. No worries, most of us had
a hard time with simming as well, at first. These workouts and articles ought
to help you transition from "hey, why am I sinking like a rock?" swimming, to
"wow, so that's how dolphins experience speed" swimming. Oh yeah.
Swim video: General tips from the coach
Swim video: Swimming equipment tips
Beginner Swim Workout #1
Beginner Swim Workout #2
Beginner Swim Workout #3
"How to use drills to improve your stroke" (by Chuck Meklensek, on trinewbie.com)
Introduction to the 4 Freestyle drills:
Drill #1: Thumb to thigh drill
Drill #2: Touch and go drill
Drill #3: Closed fist drill
Drill #4: Balance and rotation drill
Swim workouts incorporating these 4 drills
Freestyle video #1
Bike-Specific Training
Clip in. Push off. Turn the pedals. Okay... um, now what? This section will
help you make the most out of your biggest investment when it comes to triathlon
(both in money and in training time): your bike! We'll help you train to ride
better, faster, longer without having to quit your job and join the european pro
circuit.
Video: Picking a bike
Video: Your bike maintenance kit
Video: Body position tips on the bike
Video: Awesome bike safety tips
Video: Cycling efficiency tips
(more coming soon.)
Run-Specific Training
If you've ever watched "fast" runners glide by you effortlessly and wished you
could be that smooth, get ready because reading this section will make you a better,
faster, smoother runner - which means you'll enjoy running a lot more than you
already do. Pretty cool, huh?
Video: The run
(more coming soon.)
Nutrition
Just because you're a triathlete doesn'tmean you can eat anything you want. Um...
oh wait, yeah, actually, triathletes can eat pretty much anything they want...
but just because you can doesn't mean you should. This section will give you
some tips on nutrition, hydration, and other healthy habits:
"Bodyfat reduction and the insulin response" (by Ken Mierke, on trinewbie.com)
(more nutrition articles coming soon.)
Racing
You've planned and trained for a few weeks... or months... or years... and now
race-day is coming up. This section will look at the little secrets of the trade.
(Shhh... don't tell anybody.)
Video: Setting up your transition area
Video: Swim-to-bike transition tips
(more coming soon.)
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