How to balance triathlon training for beginner women

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Plan your days and take control of your triathlon lifestyle

 

Triathlon is a demanding sport that requires consistent training in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running.

For many beginner women triathletes, finding the time to train can be challenging, particularly with work, family, and a load of other commitments. It can seem impossible to add another seemingly ‘time-consuming’ aspect to your lifestyle, but we are here to assure you that it is possible! With some careful planning and organization, you can balance triathlon training with other aspects of your life.  Here are some tips we have used to help us achieve this work-life-triathlon training balance.

1. Set realistic goals and expectations

Before you start training for a triathlon, take a step back and be honest with yourself about the amount of time you can realistically commit to training each week.  Maybe it simply means getting up that little bit earlier to fit it in? Or maybe watching one episode on TV rather than two so you can get that extra hours sleep in to be raring and ready the following morning. Whatever it is, and whatever works for you, make sure you set goals that are challenging yet achievable, so you stay motivated and enjoy the training.

Remember that it should be enjoyable the majority of the time! Otherwise, maybe you should reconsider if it’s really making you happy or helping you achieve your goals in the best way for you.  Of course, it’s not alway enjoyable and of course sometimes we would love to just laze out on the sofa instead of getting ready for a run sesssion, but it’s the determination and sense of satisfaction you achieve once you have committed. That also plays a huge part of triathlon. Pushing yourself out of  your comfort to learn, become more resilient and up your expectations of yourself.

Be prepared to adjust your goals if your schedule changes.

2. Prioritise your training

Once you have set your training goals, prioritise your training by scheduling it into your calendar just like you would for work meetings or other important events. Make sure that you allow enough time for each of the three disciplines, as well as recovery and rest days during the week. Share this plan with your partner or family so they too have vision of your training and can help give you that extra support.

3. Be Flexible

Even with the best planning, unexpected events can disrupt your training schedule. When this happens, be flexible and adapt your training plan to fit your current circumstances. If you miss a workout, please don’t try to make up for it by overtraining. By doing this, you are most likely going to hinder your training. So instead, move on and focus on the next workout.

4. Use your time wisely

Look for ways to make the most of your time, such as using your commute to work as an opportunity to cycle or run. You could also try doing a short swim or run during your lunch break or early in the morning before the rest of your day starts.

If you are lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work remotely, then take advantage of your lunch time and the time you would have used to travel to work.

5. Get Support

Triathlon can be a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. Having the support of family, friends, or a triathlon training group or community like Tri2Discover can really help you stay motivated and on track with your training. In fact, if you are looking for support in understanding all about triathlon, get in touch with us and follow us on Facebook, as we aim to support beginner triathletes on their triathlon journey. 

6. Consider triathlon as a lifestyle

From the outset, Triathlon should be considered as part of your lifestyle. It’s not enough to say you have started a new sport. You have started a new lifestyle, which means that you are getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and taking time for youself to stretch, relax and recharge.  It is important to take even more care of your physical and mental health when starting triathlon as you search to find the best balance with your training other commitments.

7. Learn to say no

Before you start triathlon, it’s really important to understand why you have decided to try it. Once you have done this, prioritising what is important to you will help guide you to make those decisions much easier.

Don’t be afraid to say no to commitments that interfere with your training schedule. Every now and again it’s fine to miss a training schedule. We are all human after-all, but weigh up yourself what is your priority and overall goal and which road  should you take to help you getthere.  Your health and wellbeing are most probably quite high up in your priority list, so don’t feel worried sometimes saying no to social events or other commitments. After all, if you have achieved getting support from friends and family as discussed in tip no.5, then you’ll find that things will be much easier.

A resilient You!

Balancing triathlon training with other commitments can be challenging, but with some planning, organization, and flexibility, it is possible to achieve your goals while also taking care of other responsibilities. 

If you didn’t know already, Tri2Discover started not only to help educate women in the world of triathlon, but also help them to achieve their goals in the quickest possible way.  We’ve created a step-by-step Fasttrack to Triathlon online 7 week challenge to help you understand everything about triathlon; from the different types of races and how they work, to what to wear, how to train effectively, how to plan your time, access to useful resources and print-off check lists and tons more.  We’re so happy to give you back the time you need to start triathlon and enable you to focus on trainng the right way to achieve your goals as quickly as possible. If you’re interested, find out more here!

Remember that a plan is always going to help you get closer to achieving those goals much quicker, but to not worry or stress out if your training has to be juggled around or even if you have to skip a session. If you are able to stay consistent in general, skipping a day every now and again isn’t going to do any harm.

To prioritize your training, use your time wisely, get support, and take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

Good luck with your training and we’d love to see you on the Tri2Discover community.

Check out the Fasttrack to Triathlon Challenge

Plan your days and take control of your triathlon lifestyle

 

Triathlon is a demanding sport that requires consistent training in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running.

For many beginner women triathletes, finding the time to train can be challenging, particularly with work, family, and a load of other commitments. It can seem impossible to add another seemingly ‘time-consuming’ aspect to your lifestyle, but we are here to assure you that it is possible! With some careful planning and organization, you can balance triathlon training with other aspects of your life.  Here are some tips we have used to help us achieve this work-life-triathlon training balance.

1. Set realistic goals and expectations

Before you start training for a triathlon, take a step back and be honest with yourself about the amount of time you can realistically commit to training each week.  Maybe it simply means getting up that little bit earlier to fit it in? Or maybe watching one episode on TV rather than two so you can get that extra hours sleep in to be raring and ready the following morning. Whatever it is, and whatever works for you, make sure you set goals that are challenging yet achievable, so you stay motivated and enjoy the training.

Remember that it should be enjoyable the majority of the time! Otherwise, maybe you should reconsider if it’s really making you happy or helping you achieve your goals in the best way for you.  Of course, it’s not alway enjoyable and of course sometimes we would love to just laze out on the sofa instead of getting ready for a run sesssion, but it’s the determination and sense of satisfaction you achieve once you have committed. That also plays a huge part of triathlon. Pushing yourself out of  your comfort to learn, become more resilient and up your expectations of yourself.

Be prepared to adjust your goals if your schedule changes.

2. Prioritise your training

Once you have set your training goals, prioritise your training by scheduling it into your calendar just like you would for work meetings or other important events. Make sure that you allow enough time for each of the three disciplines, as well as recovery and rest days during the week. Share this plan with your partner or family so they too have vision of your training and can help give you that extra support.

3. Be Flexible

Even with the best planning, unexpected events can disrupt your training schedule. When this happens, be flexible and adapt your training plan to fit your current circumstances. If you miss a workout, please don’t try to make up for it by overtraining. By doing this, you are most likely going to hinder your training. So instead, move on and focus on the next workout.

4. Use your time wisely

Look for ways to make the most of your time, such as using your commute to work as an opportunity to cycle or run. You could also try doing a short swim or run during your lunch break or early in the morning before the rest of your day starts.

If you are lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work remotely, then take advantage of your lunch time and the time you would have used to travel to work.

5. Get Support

Triathlon can be a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. Having the support of family, friends, or a triathlon training group or community like Tri2Discover can really help you stay motivated and on track with your training. In fact, if you are looking for support in understanding all about triathlon, get in touch with us and follow us on Facebook, as we aim to support beginner triathletes on their triathlon journey. 

6. Consider triathlon as a lifestyle

From the outset, Triathlon should be considered as part of your lifestyle. It’s not enough to say you have started a new sport. You have started a new lifestyle, which means that you are getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and taking time for youself to stretch, relax and recharge.  It is important to take even more care of your physical and mental health when starting triathlon as you search to find the best balance with your training other commitments.

7. Learn to say no

Before you start triathlon, it’s really important to understand why you have decided to try it. Once you have done this, prioritising what is important to you will help guide you to make those decisions much easier.

Don’t be afraid to say no to commitments that interfere with your training schedule. Every now and again it’s fine to miss a training schedule. We are all human after-all, but weigh up yourself what is your priority and overall goal and which road  should you take to help you getthere.  Your health and wellbeing are most probably quite high up in your priority list, so don’t feel worried sometimes saying no to social events or other commitments. After all, if you have achieved getting support from friends and family as discussed in tip no.5, then you’ll find that things will be much easier.

A resilient You!

Balancing triathlon training with other commitments can be challenging, but with some planning, organization, and flexibility, it is possible to achieve your goals while also taking care of other responsibilities. 

If you didn’t know already, Tri2Discover started not only to help educate women in the world of triathlon, but also help them to achieve their goals in the quickest possible way.  We’ve created a step-by-step Fasttrack to Triathlon online 7 week challenge to help you understand everything about triathlon; from the different types of races and how they work, to what to wear, how to train effectively, how to plan your time, access to useful resources and print-off check lists and tons more.  We’re so happy to give you back the time you need to start triathlon and enable you to focus on trainng the right way to achieve your goals as quickly as possible. If you’re interested, find out more here!

Remember that a plan is always going to help you get closer to achieving those goals much quicker, but to not worry or stress out if your training has to be juggled around or even if you have to skip a session. If you are able to stay consistent in general, skipping a day every now and again isn’t going to do any harm.

To prioritize your training, use your time wisely, get support, and take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

Good luck with your training and we’d love to see you on the Tri2Discover community.

Check out the Fasttrack to Triathlon Challenge

Plan your days and take control of your triathlon lifestyle

 

Triathlon is a demanding sport that requires consistent training in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running.

For many beginner women triathletes, finding the time to train can be challenging, particularly with work, family, and a load of other commitments. It can seem impossible to add another seemingly ‘time-consuming’ aspect to your lifestyle, but we are here to assure you that it is possible! With some careful planning and organization, you can balance triathlon training with other aspects of your life.  Here are some tips we have used to help us achieve this work-life-triathlon training balance.

1. Set realistic goals and expectations

Before you start training for a triathlon, take a step back and be honest with yourself about the amount of time you can realistically commit to training each week.  Maybe it simply means getting up that little bit earlier to fit it in? Or maybe watching one episode on TV rather than two so you can get that extra hours sleep in to be raring and ready the following morning. Whatever it is, and whatever works for you, make sure you set goals that are challenging yet achievable, so you stay motivated and enjoy the training.

Remember that it should be enjoyable the majority of the time! Otherwise, maybe you should reconsider if it’s really making you happy or helping you achieve your goals in the best way for you.  Of course, it’s not alway enjoyable and of course sometimes we would love to just laze out on the sofa instead of getting ready for a run sesssion, but it’s the determination and sense of satisfaction you achieve once you have committed. That also plays a huge part of triathlon. Pushing yourself out of  your comfort to learn, become more resilient and up your expectations of yourself.

Be prepared to adjust your goals if your schedule changes.

2. Prioritise your training

Once you have set your training goals, prioritise your training by scheduling it into your calendar just like you would for work meetings or other important events. Make sure that you allow enough time for each of the three disciplines, as well as recovery and rest days during the week. Share this plan with your partner or family so they too have vision of your training and can help give you that extra support.

3. Be Flexible

Even with the best planning, unexpected events can disrupt your training schedule. When this happens, be flexible and adapt your training plan to fit your current circumstances. If you miss a workout, please don’t try to make up for it by overtraining. By doing this, you are most likely going to hinder your training. So instead, move on and focus on the next workout.

4. Use your time wisely

Look for ways to make the most of your time, such as using your commute to work as an opportunity to cycle or run. You could also try doing a short swim or run during your lunch break or early in the morning before the rest of your day starts.

If you are lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work remotely, then take advantage of your lunch time and the time you would have used to travel to work.

5. Get Support

Triathlon can be a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. Having the support of family, friends, or a triathlon training group or community like Tri2Discover can really help you stay motivated and on track with your training. In fact, if you are looking for support in understanding all about triathlon, get in touch with us and follow us on Facebook, as we aim to support beginner triathletes on their triathlon journey. 

6. Consider triathlon as a lifestyle

From the outset, Triathlon should be considered as part of your lifestyle. It’s not enough to say you have started a new sport. You have started a new lifestyle, which means that you are getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and taking time for youself to stretch, relax and recharge.  It is important to take even more care of your physical and mental health when starting triathlon as you search to find the best balance with your training other commitments.

7. Learn to say no

Before you start triathlon, it’s really important to understand why you have decided to try it. Once you have done this, prioritising what is important to you will help guide you to make those decisions much easier.

Don’t be afraid to say no to commitments that interfere with your training schedule. Every now and again it’s fine to miss a training schedule. We are all human after-all, but weigh up yourself what is your priority and overall goal and which road  should you take to help you getthere.  Your health and wellbeing are most probably quite high up in your priority list, so don’t feel worried sometimes saying no to social events or other commitments. After all, if you have achieved getting support from friends and family as discussed in tip no.5, then you’ll find that things will be much easier.

A resilient You!

Balancing triathlon training with other commitments can be challenging, but with some planning, organization, and flexibility, it is possible to achieve your goals while also taking care of other responsibilities. 

If you didn’t know already, Tri2Discover started not only to help educate women in the world of triathlon, but also help them to achieve their goals in the quickest possible way.  We’ve created a step-by-step Fasttrack to Triathlon online 7 week challenge to help you understand everything about triathlon; from the different types of races and how they work, to what to wear, how to train effectively, how to plan your time, access to useful resources and print-off check lists and tons more.  We’re so happy to give you back the time you need to start triathlon and enable you to focus on trainng the right way to achieve your goals as quickly as possible. If you’re interested, find out more here!

Remember that a plan is always going to help you get closer to achieving those goals much quicker, but to not worry or stress out if your training has to be juggled around or even if you have to skip a session. If you are able to stay consistent in general, skipping a day every now and again isn’t going to do any harm.

To prioritize your training, use your time wisely, get support, and take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

Good luck with your training and we’d love to see you on the Tri2Discover community.

Check out the Fasttrack to Triathlon Challenge

Plan your days and take control of your triathlon lifestyle

 

Triathlon is a demanding sport that requires consistent training in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running.

For many beginner women triathletes, finding the time to train can be challenging, particularly with work, family, and a load of other commitments. It can seem impossible to add another seemingly ‘time-consuming’ aspect to your lifestyle, but we are here to assure you that it is possible! With some careful planning and organization, you can balance triathlon training with other aspects of your life.  Here are some tips we have used to help us achieve this work-life-triathlon training balance.

1. Set realistic goals and expectations

Before you start training for a triathlon, take a step back and be honest with yourself about the amount of time you can realistically commit to training each week.  Maybe it simply means getting up that little bit earlier to fit it in? Or maybe watching one episode on TV rather than two so you can get that extra hours sleep in to be raring and ready the following morning. Whatever it is, and whatever works for you, make sure you set goals that are challenging yet achievable, so you stay motivated and enjoy the training.

Remember that it should be enjoyable the majority of the time! Otherwise, maybe you should reconsider if it’s really making you happy or helping you achieve your goals in the best way for you.  Of course, it’s not alway enjoyable and of course sometimes we would love to just laze out on the sofa instead of getting ready for a run sesssion, but it’s the determination and sense of satisfaction you achieve once you have committed. That also plays a huge part of triathlon. Pushing yourself out of  your comfort to learn, become more resilient and up your expectations of yourself.

Be prepared to adjust your goals if your schedule changes.

2. Prioritise your training

Once you have set your training goals, prioritise your training by scheduling it into your calendar just like you would for work meetings or other important events. Make sure that you allow enough time for each of the three disciplines, as well as recovery and rest days during the week. Share this plan with your partner or family so they too have vision of your training and can help give you that extra support.

3. Be Flexible

Even with the best planning, unexpected events can disrupt your training schedule. When this happens, be flexible and adapt your training plan to fit your current circumstances. If you miss a workout, please don’t try to make up for it by overtraining. By doing this, you are most likely going to hinder your training. So instead, move on and focus on the next workout.

4. Use your time wisely

Look for ways to make the most of your time, such as using your commute to work as an opportunity to cycle or run. You could also try doing a short swim or run during your lunch break or early in the morning before the rest of your day starts.

If you are lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work remotely, then take advantage of your lunch time and the time you would have used to travel to work.

5. Get Support

Triathlon can be a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. Having the support of family, friends, or a triathlon training group or community like Tri2Discover can really help you stay motivated and on track with your training. In fact, if you are looking for support in understanding all about triathlon, get in touch with us and follow us on Facebook, as we aim to support beginner triathletes on their triathlon journey. 

6. Consider triathlon as a lifestyle

From the outset, Triathlon should be considered as part of your lifestyle. It’s not enough to say you have started a new sport. You have started a new lifestyle, which means that you are getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and taking time for youself to stretch, relax and recharge.  It is important to take even more care of your physical and mental health when starting triathlon as you search to find the best balance with your training other commitments.

7. Learn to say no

Before you start triathlon, it’s really important to understand why you have decided to try it. Once you have done this, prioritising what is important to you will help guide you to make those decisions much easier.

Don’t be afraid to say no to commitments that interfere with your training schedule. Every now and again it’s fine to miss a training schedule. We are all human after-all, but weigh up yourself what is your priority and overall goal and which road  should you take to help you getthere.  Your health and wellbeing are most probably quite high up in your priority list, so don’t feel worried sometimes saying no to social events or other commitments. After all, if you have achieved getting support from friends and family as discussed in tip no.5, then you’ll find that things will be much easier.

A resilient You!

Balancing triathlon training with other commitments can be challenging, but with some planning, organization, and flexibility, it is possible to achieve your goals while also taking care of other responsibilities. 

If you didn’t know already, Tri2Discover started not only to help educate women in the world of triathlon, but also help them to achieve their goals in the quickest possible way.  We’ve created a step-by-step Fasttrack to Triathlon online 7 week challenge to help you understand everything about triathlon; from the different types of races and how they work, to what to wear, how to train effectively, how to plan your time, access to useful resources and print-off check lists and tons more.  We’re so happy to give you back the time you need to start triathlon and enable you to focus on trainng the right way to achieve your goals as quickly as possible. If you’re interested, find out more here!

Remember that a plan is always going to help you get closer to achieving those goals much quicker, but to not worry or stress out if your training has to be juggled around or even if you have to skip a session. If you are able to stay consistent in general, skipping a day every now and again isn’t going to do any harm.

To prioritize your training, use your time wisely, get support, and take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

Good luck with your training and we’d love to see you on the Tri2Discover community.

Check out the Fasttrack to Triathlon Challenge
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