triathalon training programs

A triathlon is an athletic event consisting of swimming, cycling and running over various distances. In most modern triathlons, these events are placed back-to-back in immediate sequence and a competitor's official time includes the time required to "transition" between the individual legs of the race, including any time necessary for changing clothes and shoes. As a result, proficiency in swimming, cycling, and running alone is not sufficient to guarantee a triathlete a competitive time: trained triathletes have learned to race each stage in a way that preserves their energy and endurance for subsequent stages.

Today, a number of triathlon events over varying distances are held around the world. The standard "Olympic Distance" of 1.5/40/10k was created in the mid-80's.

Distances may vary per race:
Swim: from 400m (0.25 mi) to 3.8km (2.4 mi) in the “long distance” or “Ironman” race
Bicycle: 10k (6.2 mi) up to 180 km (112 mi)
Run: from 2.5k (1.5 mi) to 42.2 km (26.2 mi)

As a triathlete you have to master not one, but three different kinds of skills, each with its own unique requirements.