Triathlon training...please help? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

Beeba · 01-14-2008, 08:54 AM

I teach high school English at an alternative school (students who have been removed from the mainstream educational system because they have serious social, emotional, and behavioral issues). A handful of my students have expressed an interest in competing in a triathlon and I'm all for it. We've already organized a group of students, teachers, and other staff (including the principal and some of the secretary staff!) because we thought it would be a really positive experience for all of us. There is a sprint triathlon at a local park at the end of May and we decided this is our most realistic choice. We all vary in levels of skill and ability and some of us have some weight we'll need to lose (no one is seriously obese). What are some activities or plans that we can use to train together and separately?
What kind of gear will we need?
Are there any organizations we can get to sponsor us so that we can get some gear and cover our entrance fees?
Any help is appreciated!
We're really set on the sprint. We want a challenge. And most of us (save about 5 of the 20 of us) are athletes of some sort. We've got two wrestlers, three b-ball players, two baseball players, a handful of soccer players, four cyclists, and five distance runners(myself included). Among other things, we're looking for activities we can do in pairs or small groups so that the less athletic people feel welcome.

carlos · 01-14-2008, 08:54 AM

i think you should start with your own small triathlon, maybe even a duathlon. a sprint length is way over 3 hours and it might be hard for non athletes.
you will need bikes, running shoes and swimming gear. you should get one or two bikes and if you have 10 athletes start with 400 meters run and 2 or 3 km bike ride.
carlos
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