Get Your Tri On: How To Swim, Bike, And Run For Your Fitness Level
Triathlons arent just for adrenaline junkies and super-athletes; theyre a great fitness goal for anyone. You just need to know how to train. Check out Well+Good NYCs guide to triathlon training for every level: 
A few years ago, triathlons were the last thing on Jessica McDonald’s mind—the 30-year-old was about to have a baby. But nine months after giving birth, she completed her first-ever triathlon.
Now, she and her cousin Alison Cooper, 28 have launched the brand-new Empire Tri Club—a training team for a younger generation of triathletes. “We’re trying to introduce more people to the sport,” Cooper says. “This is something that’s so much more realistic than a lot of people who haven’t been athletic for 30 stryears might expect.”
Tempted by doing a tri? We’ve got their three insider tips.
1. Set a goal and plan accordingly. According to Cooper and McDonald, triathlons really are about mind over matter. Which is why they’re into setting goals that are realistic and personalized.
For neophytes, good goals could be anything from boning up on your skills to actually finishing a race to. Once you’ve zeroed in, plan to make it happen. If, say, you want to improve your swim, hire a swim coach, go to a clinic, or register for a duathlon to build your confidence. Clubs help with this, too.
2. Train for your transitions. “When most people train for a triathlon, they practice swimming, biking, and running, but neglect transitioning between each leg of the race,” the cousins explain. “Transition is a skill that must be practiced.”
For novices, that could mean focusing on what to pack on race day and how to lay it all out: “Practice setting up a mock transition area beforehand, so you know exactly what you’re going to do and how. Many beginners make the mistake of bringing too much.”
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