The Importance Of Triathlon Training

By Ann Watson


Athletics is a type of sport admired by many individuals. There are many events that people compete for during the athletics competition. The rewards offered to the winners make this type of sport very interesting. During triathlon around three consecutive events are competed for. In most cases they include running, swimming and cycling. Triathlon training helps build up enough energy and gain the required experience that can improve the performance during the competition.

Swimming in many cases is performed as the first event during the competition. The event is in normal cases done in open waters such as rivers and lakes. One needs to be a good swimmer because at times the water is very deep and resting period may be limited. The buoyancy is at times contributed by the type of the clothing one wears during competition day. Swim suits are the most appropriate because one is also able to tolerate the changing water temperatures.

The cycling forms the longest sport compared to the others. This means that enough preparation is required to make the feet endure the fatigue. Before commencing always ensure that the bicycle is set in the correct manner and it is mechanically prepared. The pedals that are clip less are the best ones, so as to ensure fast cycling. Always remember to carry drinking water with you.

Then the event that follows is running. This actually determines the winner because one can easily win in all other events but when messes in this stage someone else takes the lead. Training makes one develop strong muscles that helps one endure the fatigue. It also helps one acquire the required skills. It is important for one to determine the most appropriate speed, which one can run maximally till the end of the race during the training period.

Muscles develop the right enduring power which is very important in order to put up with the fatigue. As a result of training the muscles that are developed makes the body hard and therefore reducing the chances of being injured during the competition. They also cover delicate rejoins such as the joints hence the chances of the injury occurring are very minimal.

For a good performance right posture is important much straining is reduced. This occurs when the muscles are in good form. Fatigue occurs when the muscles are broken down during the vigorous activity. When the there are many fibers due to a lot of training they reduce the rate of muscle breakdown thus minimizing the rate at which the fatigue comes.

Enough preparation for the race also increases the efficiency during the performance. This in turn results to excellent results that are good to talk about. There is the equipment that one is required to be equipped with before the day for completion. Some of these are, swimming suit, goggles, a bicycle, cycling short, water bottle, clip less pedals and good pair of running shoes.

Even though much training is required it is also very important to include the resting period in the schedule. After feeding it is very nice to rest so as to provide enough time for the digestion process to talk place. Mental preparation is also very essential after all other preparation has been done.




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