Driffield Triathlon Beginners 6 Week Training Programme

If you have not trained recently, or have any health concerns, consult your GP before embarking on this or any other fitness campaign. Get your bike booked into the local cycle shop for a service. If you don’t have one, buy a good cycle helmet and wear it. Make sure your running shoes are in good order.
As soon as you have an estimated swim time, complete your entry for the Driffield Triathlon.

Driffield Triathlon Beginners Training Programme

This programme has been compiled by a British Triathlon Level 3 coach, and is intended to help a complete novice of reasonable fitness to achieve their goal of completing a Sprint Distance Triathlon. Before embarking on any fitness training, you should ensure that you consult your GP.

WEEK TWO - commencing 07-04-08

In week two we start to increase the number of sessions but still keep the intensity low. This lets the body slowly adapt to the training load without overstressing it.

Swim
Try to fit in 2 swims this week each concentrating on good technique.
Swim 100m (4 lengths) then rest for 1 min and repeat. Aim to repeat 4-6 times.

Cycle
This week we add in an extra ride. Still keep the pace steady and aim for about 30 minutes on each ride.

Run
The run also is doubled up this week. 15-20 minutes each run at a steady pace should do it.

Ideally you should have 6 sessions this week all on separate days. Always take at least one day off each week. If you miss a session, don’t worry about it. Don’t try to catch up by doing two sessions together.