Beginner Triathlon Course

Beginner Triathlon 5 Week Course £129

Just getting into triathlon? Not quite sure about how to complete one or nervous about race day? Our course will help you find out everything you need to know to prepare for your race.

Suitable for complete beginner triathletes looking to learn the basics to complete Super Sprint and Sprint Triathlons confidently.

Week 1 Freestyle Breathing & Technique (pool)

Pool based distance freestyle swimming technique session
Exhalation & breathing bilaterally
Stroke adaptations for open water swimming
Individual stroke corrections
How to sight in open water

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Week 2 Open Water Swimming for Triathlon

How to put a wetsuit on properly
How to swim in a wetsuit
Swimming in the Open Water for the first time
Sighting techniques to swim straight
Swimming close to others
Stroke Adaptations for Open Water & Distance Swimming
Mass Starts
Managing Anxieties & Phobias

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Week 3 Running Technique for Triathlon

Running technique
Running off the bike
Pacing
Nutrition and hydration
Training
Q&A

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Week 4 Cycling Technique for Triathlon

Bike Handling Skills
Cornering
Gear Changes
Using clip on pedals (optional)
Cycling efficiently
Race etiquette

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Week 5 Transitions, Race Tips & Mini Race

How to set up your transition area
Order of changing kit
Speedy wetsuit removal
What equipment you do and don't need
Practicing T1 swim to bike
Practicing T2 bike to run
Mini Race!

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2022 Course Session Dates & Venues

Week 1: Wednesday 26th April 9-10pm - Kingfisher School Pool - Freestyle technique for triathlon

Week 2: Monday 2nd May 7-8pm - OWSC - Open Water Swimming

Week 3: Monday 9th May 7-8pm - OWSC - Running Technique for triathlon

Week 4: Monday 16th May 7-8pm - OWSC - Cycling Skills

Week 5 Monday 23rd May 7-8pm - OWSC - Transitions, Race Tips & Mini Race!