Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon - Brick Workouts
Chapter 5: Brick Workouts
Brick workouts are workouts that combine two or more disciplines into one workout, such as biking followed by running or swimming followed by biking. In this chapter, we’ll cover the importance of brick workouts, how to incorporate them into your training plan, and some common types of brick workouts.
The Importance of Brick Workouts
Brick workouts are important for triathlon training because they help prepare your body for the transition between disciplines on race day. By practicing biking followed by running or swimming followed by biking, you’ll get used to the feeling of running or biking on tired legs.
Incorporating Brick Workouts into Your Training Plan
Brick workouts should be incorporated into your training plan in a way that’s appropriate for your fitness level and race distance. Some tips for incorporating brick workouts into your training plan include:
Start with shorter distances and gradually increase the distance and intensity.
Schedule brick workouts for the same time of day that your race will start.
Practice transitions between disciplines to improve your transition time.
Types of Brick Workouts
There are many different types of brick workouts, but some common ones include:
Bike-to-Run: This type of brick workout involves biking for a certain distance or time, and then immediately transitioning to a run of a shorter distance or time.
Swim-to-Bike: This type of brick workout involves swimming for a certain distance or time, and then immediately transitioning to a bike ride.
Tri-Brick: This type of brick workout involves swimming, biking, and running, in that order.
In conclusion, brick workouts are an important part of triathlon training, as they help prepare your body for the transition between disciplines on race day. They should be incorporated into your training plan in a way that’s appropriate for your fitness level and race distance, and there are many different types of brick workouts to choose from. In the next chapter, we’ll cover the importance of rest and recovery in triathlon training.