Training

Training on Ops!

Good to see that RNTri members continue training wherever they happen to find themselves.

Click HERE to see HMS LANCASTER Training & Racing during OP Telic.

Below, Glen Higson makes the most of the spinning bikes at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.  Please send other photos from Operational theatres to the webmaster to encourage everyone in their training for next season.

 

Coaches Corner Articles to guide/assist training

 

Get The Pace Right

 

Brick Training - The Science

 

See discussion forum for latest info.

20 June 2011 - Novice training camp - A camp will be held at Bovington Garrison, Dorset, 20-24 Jun11 aimed at people new to the sport. If you are interested please complete the proforma and return to either on SULTAN-SEGGSPJT or [email protected]; Closing dates for applications is 3 Jun 11. Questions should be directed to Lt Craig Spring on 93843 2038 / 02392 542038.

26/27 March 2011 - Run/Bike training weekend - Yeovilton / Merryfield airfield. Sat & Sun after the RN Duathlon Champs being held at Merryfield.Morning swim sessions at Gym on HMS Heron and then Bike/Run training at Merryfield Airfield.

Training Programme

POC - POMA Mhairi Muir.

Email -[email protected] or  [email protected]

Work No. 93510 4050.  Mobile - 07795422020

The Objectives for each of the Weekends are as follows:

The first weekend is geared towards the following:

1.    Getting as many people together to try and build up a cohesion between members to try and build the numbers up throughout the weekends and year ahead.

2.    Swimming sessions to identify where individuals are with in their training. 

3.    To promote more drill specific sessions and control of the stroke by slowing their swimming stroke down, to enable them to go faster.

4.    To refresh and also introduce (new members) in group riding skills and cycling drills

5.    Bike maintenance with an emphasis on winter bike maintenance

6.    Running drills and understanding of interval sessions

7.    Planning the years training and races.

The second weekend will be:

1.    Training together i.e Longer runs in groups. longer bike rides together

2.    Fartlek training / Track session

3.    More race specific swimming sessions i.e for standard distance Triathletes should be swimming at least 3 - 4k sets sprint distance Triathletes should be swimming at least 2-3k sets

4.    Injury prevention and treatment

The third weekend will be geared towards:

1.    Testing in swimming cycling and some running

2.    Confirmation of training programmes and races that individuals should be aiming for.

RN Tri Training Services

RN Tri Olympic Training Plan

Try out these Training programmes: Turbotrainer programme

 

RN Tri Training Locations

Swim/Bike/Run training sessions in your local area:

Bath Area: Every Tuesday evening 1900-2000 Lane swimming at Springfield Leisure Centre, Corsham, Wilts Free swim on production of an ID card (though I've never had to show mine once in the last 9 years), just sign in at reception. Family swim taking place at the same time, but the staff will put in extra swim lanes as required as soon as more than 6 people swimming in a lane at any time.

Bath Bristol Area: Tuesday evenings 1730 till dusk (between March and October i.e after the clock change to BST). Cycling at Castle Coombe motor racing circuit, Castle Coombe, Chippenham, Wilts.  Cost £1 on entry via back gate (organised by my Club Chippenham Wheelers, but open to anyone).  2 mile traffic free circuit, and the opportunity to train with any "similar ability" cyclists. Very popular session attended by all standards, pick a group and hang on!