Welcome to the sprint-distance triathlon, which is more appropriate
for first-timers, and I actually have completed about 6 sprint-distance
triathlons, mostly trail events, so I know a thing or two about preparing for
them. A sprint-distance is an
introduction to triathlons, yet very much so the full experience. It is shortest in distance, less than both
Olympic distance and The Ironman.
New Year Resolutions Love Races
What better way to kick off your
New Year’s fitness plan than by signing up for a race? Signing up for a race accomplishes something
that most other weight-loss programs don’t:
It provides a looming deadline and the accountability that comes along
with it, especially if you post that you registered on social media – now you
have to do it or you will look like a scared, flake! Completing a race also provides a huge
feeling of accomplishment and pride, because you passed a mental & physical
challenge the moment you step across that finish line. You just can’t get that feeling from your
‘Weigh-Watcher’ or ‘biggest-loser’ group.
What’s important is not necessarily what type of race or event you choose,
but sticking to the specific training plan and completing it. It can become addicting – in a good way! Almost all diet-plans focus on calorie reduction and food elimination, which
just plan sucks. When you are preparing
for a race, you are focusing on the training, and food becomes fuel instead
of your enemy.
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| Photo by Patrick Giardino |
