Just be sure to keep the sessions short, 5 to 10 seconds for the first few weeks, and then build to 20 to 30 seconds progressively as you feel more comfortable.
Why?
- You'll get better.
- It's more fun to go fast!
More: How to Add Speed to Your Swim and Bike Workouts
Eat to Improve
If you want to become a fat burning machine then you have to do more than just aerobic zone training. You have to feed the beast to match your training.
Reduce or eliminate the breads, pasta, and pizza and force your body to tap into fat stores for fuel. This is known as being metabolically efficient. The better you do this now, the longer you can hold your race pace on your big day. And by the way, even the skinniest among us has plenty of fat to fuel our efforts.
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Make It Fun
Not every activity, especially early in the year has to be triathlon specific. It's a long season, so look for creative ways to build fitness, particularly if you can include your family members.
If you live in snow country tow your kids on a sled, go snow shoeing or cross country skiing. If your swimming is limited then try some dry land training with stretch cords and work on your strength and technique. Go mountain biking or put the biggest tires you can on your road bike and try some of those unpaved roadways that have always looked interesting.
More: 12 Tips for Transitioning From Pavement to Dirt
Racing triathlon is a choice so make it a fun one. Go find new, active ways to enjoy yourself and you'll get more fit in the process...guaranteed.
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