The First "Test" Triathlon

Last Saturday I competed in the first Club Race with the Triathlon Club of San Diego. I posted PR's in all 3 disciplines (Swim, Bike, & Run).

750M swim = 12 minutes
12.7 mile bike = 21mph average
3.9 mile run = 7:40 average min/mile

Here's the rub...I didn't run, bike, or swim for training!
I only did CrossFit for the last month and did not do a workout that was longer than 25 minutes. You might be asking, "What did you do at CrossFit?"
I did: Push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, wall balls, planks of all kinds, dead lifts, snatches, thrusters, push press, jump rope Double Unders, Burpies, bear crawls, box jumps, overhead squats, Good Mornings, squats, rowing, squats and more squats!
I went (almost) every Tues, Weds, Thurs, and Saturday.

I definitely got stronger in my upper body and my core, or "midline stabilization" at crossfit. I can really feel the strength in my torso while running. It's not all loose and week anymore and it's amazing how much that helps your endurance!

I strongly suggest that you check out a local CrossFit "Box" or at least incorporate a dynamic strength workout into your schedule 3 times a week.

Have fun!

Welcome

Here at TriathlonFit we are all about total body health.
We specialize in beginners and the Sprint or Olympic Distance Triathlon training, as well as weight loss programs.

What to expect:
- Tips on Triathlon technique, strategy, gear, and more.
- Nutrition Advice.
- Coaching Services

Strength Training helps support the muscles needed to be successful and injury free throughout your triathlon season and should be intelligently incorporated into your training.

 Be sure to know (ask your doctor) that you are able to do the exercises before attempting them.

Have fun and go get TriathlonFit!