Sprint Triathlon Training

www.rockstartriathlete.com Rock Star Triathlete coach Kerry Gives you the 411 on sprint triathlon training.

Cross country athlete training for sprint triathlon?

I run varsity cross country/track 6 days a week, and im participating in a sprint triathlon in September, i know its early but i would like to win my age division (under 18), im a good runner and a really fast cyclist already, but i need help on where i should fit bike and swim workouts into my 6 day a week running schedule, and some swimming training tips, thanks!

What’s a good bike as a starter for beginning triathlon?

I am going to start training for a sprint triathlon very soon and need to decide on a bike. I am not looking to break the bank right away, but know that the right equipment will make my training more enjoyable.
Any suggestions on a particular bike? What should I look for on used bikes? Should I avoid used bikes?
Thanks

Can you ride a hybrid bicycle in a triathlon, or must you use a road bike?

I have a nice Trek 7100 hybrid, and want to train for a sprint triathlon. Is this bike okay?

How do I train for the swimming portion of a triathlon?

I am trying to train for my first sprint triathlon and am very weak in the swimming portion of it. I can not even complete 50yards without stopping to rest. How do I possibly increase that and is it possible? It seems unreachable at this point.

What do you do with your wetsuit in a triathlon transition?

I will be doing my first sprint triathlon and am wonder what to do with the wetsuit in T1. Can I leave it in the transition area and continue with the race? Or do I have to carry it with me to T2?
Should I worry about my wetsuit and other things getting stolen in T1?… How do contestants usually hold onto drink and power bars while biking?

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