Equipment and training for a triathlon can be an expensive
venture. However, as a recreational club, we invite anyone that has a
desire to swim, a bicycle and a pair of running shoes to join the club.
Specific equipment that you will need to provide are:
* bicycle in good working condition (mountain or road; BMX bikes are not allowed for adults)
* running shoes
* workout clothes (in other words... swimsuit, shorts, shirt, and water bottle)
Since
we live in a climate that is not great for year round outdoor cycling
(i.e. snow and ice) a mag, or wind, trainer is required (these trainers
connect to the back wheel of the bicycle - click here for an image). If you feel that you will be doing a few triathlons this year, it is
recommended that you purchase one (club pricing is available if we do a
bulk order). It is also recommended that you swap out the rear tire of
a mountain bike to a "slick" tire so that the mag trainer does not get
damaged, and does not do damage to your good tire (road bikes should
also swap tires since the trainer does weaken the rubber wall).
Group
training takes place Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the
Gallager Centre Flexi-hall. There will also be a special monthly group
swims scheduled, and we encourage members to use the lane swim times as
well. Runs are on your own, or we encourage you to meet up with the
Yorkton Pacers for group runs (Tues/Thurs 6:30pm and Sat 10:00am at
YRHS parking lot).
Once the weather in the Spring improves, we
will take the brick workout to the open road and will try to have some
group open water swim sessions at one of the lakes in the area.
Click here to see a sample training plan.
Training in General
The
workouts are based on 5 days of training and 2 days of rest. Each month
the training will increase in time and intensity in order to improve
and to be able to complete an Olympic Distance Triathlon/Duathlon for
the year. However, as a recreational club with members having a range
of goals, time commitments and other life considerations and abilities,
there will be a "core" set of workouts that will be recommended to do
in order to complete a "try-a-tri" or "sprint" distance races and feel
good about it. These recommended workouts will include the "Brick" club
workout, a swim and the "long" run. Each workout can be altered in
order to fit lifestyle needs and commitments.
