Getting Started

If you don't plan on training with a team program (Tough Cookies, Rogue, Team in Training, etc) then here is a little advice on what to do to get started!

Always remember why you are doing this triathlon...whether you're planning to loose some weight, want to support a cause (Mark Felice Childhood Cancer Fund), or a friend convinced you to do it...always set a goal for yourself. My goal every year is to finish the race with a smile. I know thats super cheesy but seriously...If you aren't having fun while you are doing it then you will most likely be miserable!

There is a time commitment when training but if you put at least 5 hrs aside a week to focus on training you will be fine. It will be hard to fathom fitting swimming, biking, and running into your already busy life but it is doable and so worth it. It won't be easy at first since you will miss some workouts due to prior commitments but no need to worry; no one is perfect and you will still finish the race.

Start by taking it day by day and focus on just getting to the gym if you aren't already. Get in the flow of alternating what you do each day, for example, run for 20 mins on Monday, do a spin class on Tuesday, swim for 10 mins Wednesday, and continue to alternate until Saturday where you will put a harder workout in (do a brick workout: bike and run or swim and bike etc) taking a day off on Sunday.

Take it day by day and start slow as you ramp up the amount of time and effort you will add along the way. I will update the blog with a general workout plan throughout the weeks, but please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.