James James Jamnik gives information about how to train for a triathlon despite your busy schedule. Find out how you can get in shape and train for a triathlon starting today!

1. H O W T O T RY- AT H L O N S
J E S S E J A M E S J A M N I K :

2. • A triathlon is a challenge
to even the most seasoned
athlete. Undergoing the
strenuous efforts of biking,
running and swimming will
demand all of your focus
to pass that finish line.
• But where do you find time
in your busy schedule to
train for such an event?

3. • With the average triathlete logging an average of 10-15 hours of weekly training,
and over 100 miles of indoor running, who can fit that level of activity into a busy
work week?
• Here are some easy ways to manage your weekly routine, and turn your work days
into workouts…

4. • For James Decker, an
insurance representative
and 35-year-old triathlete,
his morning commute
became the start of his
daily training regimen.
• Though he specifically
chose a home 12 miles
from work for this very
purpose, you can always
substitute a short subway
or taxi ride for a brisk walk.

5. • The extra activity will go
far in preparing you for the
miles of running a triathlon
promises, and the exercise
is a great way to stretch
out before starting the day.

6. • If you lack the space for long
runs or trips on a cycle, a
stationary bike can be your
best friend.
• A recent study conducted
on cyclists over 48 showed
that performing cognitive
tasks while using a
stationary bike can improve
distance times, with no
negative effects to the task.

7. • Marathoning shows, watching the news, and reading work materials
can all be done while pedaling away, all within the comfort of your
own home.
• Using a stationary bike not only enables you to take care of tasks
while exercising, you’re also not subject to weather changes that
would otherwise interrupt your training, putting you behind schedule.

8. • When asked where she fits
training into her busy
schedule, Stacy Creamer,
vice-president and editor
of Hachette books, says “If
you can only do one thing,
run.”

9. • Finding time to run either indoors or outside can dramatically improve
your swimming in cycling, while being an easy to accomplish workout.
• Whether you utilize running as a means to get to work, or as a way to
share to road and socialize with other runners, putting your feet to the
street is the most time-efficient way to train up for that coming triathlon.

10. • And what’s a better reward
than completing a triathlon?
Once you do one, you won’t
want to stop.
• Pushing your body into its
best physical shape is not
only good for your physical
health, but for your mental
health as well.
• You will feel more
determined in other aspects
of your life knowing that
you can truly accomplish
anything if you commit to it.

11. • For more information
about triathlons and how
to make sure you are
getting an adequate
amount of training in, read
this article published by
the WSJ.