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)
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Pool based distance freestyle swimming technique session
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Exhalation & breathing bilaterally
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Stroke adaptations for open water swimming
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Individual stroke corrections
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How to sight in open water
Week 2 Open Water Swimming for Triathlon
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How to put a wetsuit on properly
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How to swim in a wetsuit
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Swimming in the Open Water for the first time
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Sighting techniques to swim straight
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Swimming close to others
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Stroke Adaptations for Open Water & Distance Swimming
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Mass Starts
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Managing Anxieties & Phobias
Week 3 Running Technique for Triathlon
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Running technique
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Running off the bike
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Pacing
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Nutrition and hydration
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Training
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Q&A
Week 4 Cycling Technique for Triathlon
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Bike Handling Skills
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Cornering
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Gear Changes
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Using clip on pedals (optional)
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Cycling efficiently
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Race etiquette
Week 5 Transitions, Race Tips & Mini Race
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How to set up your transition area
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Order of changing kit
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Speedy wetsuit removal
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What equipment you do and don't need
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Practicing T1 swim to bike
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Practicing T2 bike to run
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Mini Race!
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!
