Beginner Triathlon 4 Week Course
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 beginner triathletes looking to pick up a few new skills to complete Super Sprint and Sprint Triathlons confidently.
Swim
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Pool based freestyle swimming technique sessions
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Exhalation & breathing bilaterally
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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
Bike
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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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Pacing
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Race & course etiquette
Run
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Running technique
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Pacing
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Maximising speed
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Training methods
Transitions & Race Prep
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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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Race Nutrition
Go Tri Race
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Practice your new skills at our Sunday 21st May Go Tri beginner triathlon race
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200m pool swim - 11k quiet road bike - 3k off road run
2019 Course Session Dates & Venues
Week 1
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Monday 29th April 7-8pm Albert Park Abingdon - Run
Wednesday 1st May 9-10pm Abingdon School Pool - Pool Swim
Sunday 5th May Queenford Lakes - OW Swim & Bike
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Week 2
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Monday 6th May 7-8pm Albert Park Abingdon - Run
Wednesday 7th May 9-10pm Abingdon School Pool -Pool Swim
Sunday 5th May Queenford Lakes - OW Swim & Bike
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Week 3
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Monday 13th May 7-8pm Albert Park Abingdon - Run
Wednesday 14th May 9-10pm Abingdon School Pool -Pool Swim
Sunday 5th May Queenford Lakes - OW Swim & Bike
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Week 4
Monday 20th May 7-8pm Albert Park Abingdon - Run
Sunday 26th May Queenford Lakes - Transitions & Optional Go Tri Race
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