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Workout #1 : Bike

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Planned Time: 0:30:00
Welcome to Hal Higdon's premium Triathlon 1 Training Program. The purpose of this 8-week program is to utilize the three events of the triathlon (swimming, cycling and running) plus strength training and walking to get you in shape and keep you there. The Triathlon 1 program is not intended to train you for a triathlon--although you certainly could compete in one at the end of 8 weeks if that is your desire. Your goal instead should be Total Fitness. Let's begin today with a 30-minute bike ride, outdoors or on an indoor exercycle. Then finish with some strength training.

Workout #2 : Other

Planned Time: 0:00:00
Most of the workouts are prescribed in time, rather than distance. For instance, today you bike 30 minutes. Please notice in the toolbar above all workouts that I give rough estimates of how far you might swim, bike or run. I have estimated today that you will bike 5 miles in 30 minutes, even though you may do less or more.

Workout #3 : Other

Planned Time: 0:00:00
This TriFit program is designed for runners (and other athletes) who want to use a variety of sports and exercises to get fit and stay fit. TriFit combines the three sports of the triathlon (swimming, biking, running) with strength training and walking. It is not designed to prepare you to compete in a triathlon, although you certainly could do so if your goal is mainly to finish.

Workout #4 : Run

Planned Time: 0:30:00
Run for a half hour today at whatever pace seems comfortable to you. Don't worry about how far you run or how fast. For the benefit of training goals shown on the toolbar, I estimate that you will run about 3 miles in a half hour. If you do more or less, don't worry about it.

Workout #5 : Swim

Planned Time: 0:30:00
Begin today's workout with some strength training in the gym. If you are not familiar with the exercise machines, ask someone connected with the gym (or fitness center) to show you around. For more expert advice, you might want to employ a Personal Trainer to teach you how to strength train safely. A half hour of gym time should be enough.

Workout #6 : Other

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If you are interested in general fitness, no better combination of exercises exists than the three events of the triathlon. Swimming develops the upper-body muscles. Cycling and Running develop the lower-body muscles, although somewhat different ones. (Cycling's focus is more on the quadriceps; running, the hamstrings and calves.) All three exercises develop the cardiovascular system, running probably the best of the three. Add an occasional walk as a respite from running; strength train a couple of days weekly; stretch when the opportunity presents itself; and you come pretty close to possessing the Total Fitness that will allow you to both live longer and better.

Workout #7 : Other

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The schedule suggests three running workouts a week. If your main competitive focus is running, you probably will want to make those your hard workouts. I have prescribed time rather than distance, since people differ in ability to cover miles in each of the three sports.

Workout #8 : Run

Planned Time: 0:30:00
Run for a half hour today, the same as Tuesday and the same as Saturday at least in this first week of training. Since most of my training programs available on TrainingPeaks are aimed at runners, particularly those training for marathons, most of you should have no trouble with this workout.

Workout #9 : Other

Planned Time: 0:00:00
The Tri-Fit schedule only suggests how you might train. Try different combinations to see what works best for you. TrainingPeaks allows you to move workouts from one day to the next. Click on the icons above the daily instructions in your Workout planner to do this. Be flexible.