Friday Fitness: Triathlon Transitions

Ever imagine competing in your first Triathlon? For some of us, it sounds like the impossible but what a great way to challenge your fitness level. Only about a year ago, I fell in love with the sport and what’s really cool is my Dad is getting into it now. He started running again, has lost about 30 pounds, and will be competing in his first Sprint Triathlon August 19^th. It is very exciting to see him get into the activities I love. I think the most rewarding thing for me is always showing someone the fun in not only fitness, but in leading a healthy lifestyle.

Anyway, what I am getting at here is that you shouldn’t rule anything out. You don’t know what you’re capable of until YOU DECIDE to put yourself out there. Tomorrow, four of our very own H3 Guests will put themselves out there on the Beach Bum Course to push the envelope on a goal they’ve been thinking about for months. Amber and I will be joining in the fun and we cannot wait to tell you all about the entire race experience.

Check out this video for your “how to” on approaching triathlon transition number 1 (T1). It will give you a little taste of what our guests are getting into tomorrow. Wish us luck!

Friday Fitness: Tap Into Your Inner 'TRY' Athlete

Grab your goggles, swim cap, bike and athletic shoes. Get ready to participate, alongside Hilton Head Health in Hilton Head’s Annual Beach Bum Triathlon. This upcoming Saturday, July 14^th, marks yet another wet, sticky, sandy, heart pumping, athletic and invigorating challenge! Thus, as we prepare ourselves and H3 Guests who will be awesomely partaking in the event, this Fitness Friday I want to take a moment for some “TRYful” motivation! Let us hold an open space to inspire our inner “TRY”athlete with the workout/s below.

If you have access to a swimming pool, a bicycle and path to run/walk, get out there and “TRY” this workout: (you can also opt to do one, two or all three of the legs, as many triathlons have team/relay options)…

Swim 500m in the pool. This is 5 laps (10 lengths) in a 50m pool.

Cycle 6 miles.

Then, complete the “TRY” series by running/walking a 5K (3.1) miles.

For those of you who do not have access. Follow this at home “TRY” bootcamp workout:

H3 Triathlon Bootcamp:
Round 1:	50 Swims (Start in prone position- opposite arm and leg lifts simultaneously)
	50 Bikes (bicycle crunches)
	50 m Dash/Sprint/Walk/Jog x 5 (5 times) This 50m can be done in a hallway in your home
Round 2:	40 Swims
	40 Bikes
	40 m Dash/Sprint x 4 (4 times)
Round 3:	30 Swims
	30 Bikes
	30 m Dash/Sprint x 3 (3 times)
Round 2:	20 Swims
	20 Bikes
	20 m Dash/Sprint x 2 (2 times)
Round 1:	10 Swims
	10 Bikes
	10 m Dash/Sprint x 1 (1 time)

[caption id="attachment_8205" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Guests doing ocean swim training for the 2012 Beach Bum Triathlon!"][/caption]