Why Triathlon?

CROSS-TRAINING IS GOOD FOR THE BODY

Triathlon training is easier than it seems and inspires a balanced fitness model. The most straightforward and most time-efficient weekly training plan for a shortdistance triathlon can consist of one swim practice, two bike-run sessions, a strength/ mobility workout during the weekdays, and one “long” session on the weekend. Each workout’s duration is primarily based on the distances of the triathlon and the individual skill level a participant has in each of the three sports. For example, training for a race lasting less than two hours (a half-mile swim, a 20-mile bike, and a 4-mile run) for an individual with average skills in all three sports can be constructed in the following table.

If an individual needs extra work in one or two of the sports, like swimming, a session of cycling and running can be substituted for a swim session for the time it takes to establish proficiency.

PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB: A PERFECT TRAINING CENTER IN ONE LOCATION

PAC members interested in training for a triathlon can do the bulk of their training at the club. There is also a built-in cohort of welcoming endurance enthusiasts and, most importantly, an educated and experienced staff who have helped a wide variety of individuals achieve competitive and fitness goals.

Cycling And Running

PAC’s indoor cycling room with metered Kaiser bikes can help provide metrics that can help mimic road cycling efforts. The bikes can teach resistance plus cycling cadence to wattage power outputs for practical intervalbased training to develop long-distance conditioning. Following up a cycling workout with a treadmill or outdoor run on the PAC running trail provides the simulation of running after a cycling effort vastly different from a single running session.

Swimming

PAC’s swimming pools provide lap lane availability throughout most of the day for solo efforts, and there are also five class sessions per week suitable for novice to intermediate swimmers. Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 530 a.m. and 930 a.m. and Tuesday at 545 p.m. have a wide range of swimmers from beginners to former college swimmers and contain both technique instruction

and individual-based conditioning sessions

Advanced training sessions are held Wednesday at 530 a.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m. Open water swims are scheduled from April through October to help gain valuable experience swimming long distances.

Strength

Endurance Edge strength and Metabolic Strength workout classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays can provide the strength necessary to keep the joints and muscles strong, healthy, and injury-resistant while training for endurance events.

Introduction To Triathlon Training

PAC’s Introduction to Triathlon program utilizes all of the above tools. It assigns the participant to one of our coaches, who will design and follow up on a personally designed training plan to help rookie and intermediate triathletes to their goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Endurance Edge Coordinator Charlie Hoolihan by text @ 985-966-9594 or email charliehoolihan@gmail.com.