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Athletic events are certainly something almost anyone can do, even with a full-time job and family, but it does take some creative planning and support from
family members and others.
Steps:
Tips:
family members and others.
Steps:
- Make sure you evaluate your life properly. Do you have the time to train properly, without creating undue stress?
- Find a friend. This is important for training, and just to share stories and help maintain perspective.
- Give yourself a break. More people overtrain for the event than undertrain.
- Be creative in your scheduling. Work out during your lunch break, for example, and carry workout gear in your car trunk in case you can fit in some
training at an unexpected time. - Communicate to family and friends how important this is for you and what they can all expect.
- Make sure you attend to your family, especially since it's likely they won't be sharing training with you.
- Try to schedule training around family time and events whenever possible.
- Be organized. This will help you manage your time and train more efficiently.
- Consider purchasing a wind trainer or treadmill so you can bike or run at home if necessary.
- Be realistic. Don't let triathlons take over your life.
Tips:
- Practice with a group for camaraderie, and to push yourself.
- Allow six weeks for the bulk of your most intense training.
- Cut back in training (taper) two to three weeks before the event.
- Consider consulting an experienced coach to help you juggle it all.
- Read up on the event, and speak to experienced athletes who've experienced this roller coaster ride before. You are not reinventing the wheel!
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