I agree with Sis. Here's why.
If you train under the premise that triathlon is three distinct sports, you will have a hard time in
races. In training, you may be the fastest swimmer, fastest biker, and fastest runner, but remember,
you have two transitions, to consider. Swim to bike, and bike to run.
If you don't practice transitions, you will be left behind. If you kick to hard in the swim, your
legs will be tired for the bike and run. If you bike too hard, your legs will be dead on the run. If
you don't do transition runs going from bike to run in training, lead legs will kill you. If you
don't practice transition rides after swimming, you body will not get used to being in the forward
aero position after heavy upper body exertion in the water.
A lot of people make the mistake of training for three sports, and forget about the brick and other
combo workouts. Other comments please.
Jim
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> My sister and I have an ongoing debate about whether or not triathlon is its own sport or 3 sport
> put together. I think its 3 separate sports but she insists its just one...not sure I see that.
> anyone else?
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