Duathalon Help

mlanser08

I am going to be doing a duathalon on June 24th. 2.3mi run / 20k bike / 5k run. I am not an avid runner and only jog here and there for short periods of time. I like to do more of the stepmill or treadmill-incline variances workouts, so I am accustomed to hard workouts just not running or biking. I would like some insight on information of where and how I can start training for this. I need a goal and I think this will be my goal of 2012.

cmoe25027

Look up couch 2 5k, will give you hundreds of options. My favorite was a couch to 5k app for my iPhone that utilized my own playlist and the phones gps. Good luck, hope you see your goals soon!

Cheers,
Collin

shaynes14

Cool! I should look up duathalons! I think the C25K program might help you. It's a program that starts with walking and running, but each week they add more running time. I barely made it thru, but it was so exciting after 9 weeks to run a very slow but steady 30 minutes. Best of luck. I am off to google your event!

Topsking2010

Where is the Duathalon?

AZTrailRunner

It's actually more doable than you think, especially given the amount of time til the race. Like the others mentioned, follow a running program built around you current level, start cycling outdoors (when possible), and the month before the race, start practicing short bike-to-run sessions (Bricks) to get accustomed to the feeling of rubber legs when you come off the bike.

Another little tip-- hold back on the first run! You don't want to start your bike ride with an extra high heart rate.

BKR1977

AZTrailRunner said it well, but I would add in that June is a bit away. I would get a solid base on the bike. 23miles really isn't that far but it will be the majority of the race's overall time. C25k is a great start and throw in some bike. Road biking is the best prep, but a spin bike will do.

Good Luck

Brent

AZTrailRunner

AZTrailRunner said it well, but I would add in that June is a bit away. I would get a solid base on the bike. 23miles really isn't that far but it will be the majority of the race's overall time. C25k is a great start and throw in some bike. Road biking is the best prep, but a spin bike will do.

Good Luck

Brent

^^^ Great point about building up your bike endurance.

Duathlons are tough; no two-ways about it. Just remember that whenever you're tired you can coast or walk. You'll certainly walk away with a huge feeling of accomplishment.

mlanser08

Where is the Duathalon?

Pleasant Prarie Wisconsin.

http://www.pleasantprairietriathlon.com/ Then look up the Sprint Duathalon part:)