How To Train For An Olympic Distance Triathlon

You've signed up for your first Olympic Distance Triathlon. How much do you need to train? How long should you spend on each sport? How can you make sure you're ready when the day of the event comes? Heather's here to help you prepare.

0:00 - Intro
0:27 - What exactly have you signed up for?
2:15 - How to divide up your week
3:20 - Swim
4:10 - Bike
5:24 - Run
7:09 - Strength & Conditioning
7:35 - Transition

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