If you’re not in the best shape ever (we’re not judging), you’ll need 12 weeks to prepare for the Mountains to Main Street Triathlon – it takes 12 weeks to condition tendons, ligaments + your endurance to minimize the chances of injury. Since the triathlon is a few weeks away, hopefully you’ve already got a jumpstart on your training. If not, it’s never too early to start training for the next one. 💪
How much of your day do you actually need to spend training? Not as much as you think: work out 2.5 hours a week (shoot for more than 2 but less than 5) + make 2 of your 5 weekly workouts a swim workout (check out this 12-week swim workout for some structure).
Allow your body to rest: don’t be tempted to add more and more volume to your workout. Our bodies are meant to make advances in fitness with a perfect balance of stress + rest. Add recovery days so your body has time to rebuild and recover.
Here’s what you’ll need:
🏊 Swimsuit and goggles (+ recommend a swim cap for all you long-haired beauties out there)
🚴 A bike that fits you + is in good working order
👖 Cycling shorts (you’ll thank us later)
💦 Your favorite water bottle
👟 A pair of running shoes (you don’t have to spend $200, but get some quality shoes that are meant for running) + cycling shoes if you want
If a triathlon isn’t really your cup of tea, Mountains to Main can still be your thing. Click here for more on the half-marathon or the 5K. You can always start with a 5K and work your way up to a triathlon. 🏃
