Start2Tri

Starting triathlon can be quite exciting. That’s why Heldersport also organises Start2Tri courses for members of triathlon clubs. The goal is to comfortably complete a sprint triathlon (750 m swimming, 20 km cycling, 5 km running).

Over 8 to 12 weeks we work towards a first (or better) sprint triathlon. We aim for a specific triathlon, so we can stand at the start together.

Every week there is a dedicated swim, run and bike session for the course. You don’t need to be able to swim front crawl or run 5 km yet, so anyone can join.

The course is open to every level, beginner or with some experience.

Training by Heldersport

For these 8 to 12 weeks, Wim coaches you towards the sprint triathlon 3 times a week. If many people sign up, assistant trainers will help. There is always time for questions before and after the sessions, and there is also a knowledge session.

Programme

We do 3 types of training together

• Road bike (Bike)
  • Together we learn to ride better and faster and prepare specifically for triathlon
• Front crawl course (Swim)
  • Together we learn to swim front crawl (better) and prepare for the 750 m swim in a triathlon. If front crawl doesn’t feel right yet, no problem: breaststroke is allowed in a triathlon too.
• Running (Run)
  • Together we build up to running 5 kilometres non-stop, so you can do it in a triathlon as well.

The schedule also includes two Transition Clinics, where we practise the switch from swimming to cycling and from cycling to running, so you know how the transition works.

When possible we swim in open water, so you get used to it and learn how to navigate, breathe and start in open water.

Finally, we hold a “1st triathlon” meeting to talk about nutrition, clothing and all the other hundred questions about a 1st triathlon.

Besides the group sessions you can of course train more on your own, but you don’t have to. We discuss this at the kick-off meeting as well.