How to train the race on foot in preseason?

The first thing you have to keep in mind is the principle of training progression.

The triathlon season begins, you put your goals on the calendar and to get them it's time to get down to work

However How do we start training the career segment during the preseason? Keep reading and we give you some tips

First, training progression

The first thing you have to keep in mind is the principle of training progression.

You finished a few weeks ago in a very good physical form and that can lead you to resume training like the ones you were doing at the time, but it is about Start over little by little.

You must haver progression both in the number of days and in the duration and intensity of each day.

Includes career technique exercises

In addition to the race it is yes, during this period it is very important that you include exercises that will help you improve in technique y career efficiency

Practice: proprioception, core, stretching, strength training.

Example of a first month of training

Although we must follow the individualization principle Since each athlete has different characteristics and adaptations and we advise you to look for a good coach to carry out your planning

In the following table we propose a scheme for the first month back to workouts running on foot:

Week training
Week 1 2 days: 20-30 continuous race minutes

1 day: Rubber exercises to strengthen / stabilize ankles or proprioception

1 day: core / functional work / gym strength

Week 2 2 days: 20-40 continuous race minutes

2 days: Rubber exercises to strengthen / stabilize ankles or proprioception

2 days: core / functional work / gym strength

Week 3 3 days: 30-40 minutes continuous running or rhythm changes at low-medium intensities, technical work

2 days: Rubber exercises to strengthen / stabilize ankles

2 days: core / functional work / gym strength

Week 4 3 days: 40-60 minutes continuous running, rhythm changes, technical work

2 days: Rubber exercises to strengthen / stabilize ankles

2 days: core / functional work / gym strength

Common sense, the most important

Remember that the most important thing is to be able to reach your goals, so take it easy and common sense the basic preparation to face the rest of the season.

Laura García Cervantes

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