Time there just doesn't seem to be enough of it! Since we can't magically make more, we need to use what we've got wisely so that we fit in what we need to without burning ourselves out. For some of you, using the lunchtime break or commute could be an effective way to free up time. But here's the million-pound question: Can you actually train for a triathlon during your lunch break? Well, it depends - let me explain.
The answer come down to a number of factors, so think about what race you’re prepping for, how well-conditioned you already are, and what your performance goals are. Lunchtime workouts can keep you in decent shape, get you set for a shorter race, and complement those longer weekend sessions.
However, if you’ve got your eyes on an Ironman and your only slot is lunchtime, sorry, but it’s probably not going to cut it. Then there’s the logistics – how long’s your lunch break (or commute)? Are there safe and clear routes for a good session? Do you have gym access? And can you shower after? If the answer’s no, then your popularity in the office may deteriorate quicker than Jonny Brownlee in the Mexican sun!
If you’ve weighed up all these factors and reckon lunchtime training could be for you, read on for some engaging session ideas. They’re all about making the most of your time, staying creative with your training and keeping you engaged, so each has an adaptable framework and suggestions for how to progress. Ready? Let’s dive in!
10 KEY LUNCHTIME SESSIONS FOR TRI
This story is from the March 2024 edition of 220 Triathlon.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2024 edition of 220 Triathlon.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
BAPTISM OF FIRE
Eager to get a taste for multisport, Ben Clement takes on the duathlon at Xterra Matterley in Hampshire and discovers it's far from a walk in a park...
SWIMMING'S GREATEST INNOVATION
FORM’S NEWSMART, SWIM 2 GOGGLES PROJECT YOUR ACCURATE!} HEART RATE ONTO THE. GSGELE. LENS FOR ON-THE-FLY FEEDBACK, IT’SSET TO TRANSFORM THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL EEVELS OF TRIATHLETE. WE SHOW YOU HOW..;
ON TEST TRIATHLON BAGS
In need of a pack to keep all of your kit organised on race day? We put seven options to the test
TRIATHLON WETSUITS UNDER £400
On a budget? Then there are some great wetsuits out there, starting at a little over £100. Here's our pick...
LONG DISTANCE RACES FOR LESS
Struggling to stomach the cost of a full or middle-distance tri? These picks will test you physically and mentally, without being as painful on your pocket...
HOW TO CONQUER SWIMMING IN THE SEA
The sea is nature's greatest swimming pool - and features in many of the world's best triathlons. But if you're new to oceanic adventures, it can be daunting. Here's how to feel at home...
THE POWER OF RESILIENCE
Georgia Taylor-Brown is one of Great Britain's finest triathletes whose strength of spirit has seen her overcome a litany of injuries and personal issues that would end the careers of most. And, as Adam Leitch finds out, just making the 2024 Olympic team would be her biggest victory to date..
QUINTANA ROO V-PRI
QUINTANA ROO’S BACK WITH AN UPGRADE ON ITS V-PR. ON THE FACE OF IT, IT LOOKS IMPRESSIVE, BUT YOULL NEED DEEP POCKETS...
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Hugo Milner may be fairly new to the sport of triathlon, but he's already one of Britain's brightest prospects in years. In fact, he's that good he even has an outside chance of heading to Paris...
"I DON'T LET THE STROKE AFFECT MY DECISION TO RACE"
In 2022, personal trainer Richard Higgins, 33, suffered a stroke two months before Celtman, but he refuses to waste any energy thinking about it...
