Triathlon times

[Matthames]

I am considering training for a sprint distance triathlon, which I may or may not compete in subject to my own fitness.

Today I did a lap of the route used in the cycle stage. In the event it will be a 2 lap 10k circuit on some really flat roads (Although the state of the roads leave a lot to be desired). I managed 1 lap in roughly 30mins, which would give me a time of 1 hr for the cycling stage. Just wondering what would be a good time to try and aim for?

The one thing I need to do is get a lot of training in over the winter to get to a level of fitness required for the event, which is at the end of May.

 

[accountantpete]

Hi Matt - I would start by looking at doing 20 mph as an average which would mean doing the two laps in sub-40 mins.

A lot depends on what bike you are riding and presumably how much energy you want to save for the run.

 

[I am Spartacus]

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The swim is a warm up for the bike.
The bike is a warm up for the run.
The run is heart bursting race.