Rising Stars First Timers Program
Curious about triathlon but not sure where to start?
Tailored exclusively for first-time athletes, this program offers expert coaching, step-by-step skill development, and a supportive community to guide you from start to finish
Rising Star Offerings
Equipment Requirements
Equipment Requirements
The Rising Star Program consists of:
- Pre-plan meeting to assist with setup, race planning, and goals.
- A 3-month training plan created by USA-Triathlon certified coaches targeting specific race distances.
- 2 in-person triathlon-specific skills clinics, giving you the chance to practice the most stressful parts of a triathlon before the big day.
- Monthly coaching check-in's to answer any questions in person.
- Race selection/nutrition advice.
- Unlimited email/text questions and advice.
Equipment Requirements
Equipment Requirements
Equipment Requirements
Specially tailored towards beginners, the equipment for this program are intentionally minimal. Anyone can do a triathlon, why not you?
What equipment you'll need:
- Comfy running shoes and clothes.
- A bike, comfy bike clothes, and helmet.
- Swim suit and goggles.
- A fitness watch or smartphone.
- (By Month 2): Clothes to do a triathlon in.
Don't know where to find this equipment? Contact us and we will help you get what you need!
Fitness Requirements
Rising Stars offers training for 3 different lengths of races, Olympic, Sprint, and Super Sprint. Below are some rough guidelines for what you should be able to do before beginning training. Each bullet point is a separate challenge, don't worry about stringing them together.
Questions? Concerns? Contact us and we can help guide you to a race that fits your goals!
Olympic
The classic challenge (and my favorite event). A 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run.
You should be able to:
- Swim 800 yards, taking a break every 100 yards.
- Bike 15 miles (taking breaks, if needed).
- Run/jog 3 miles (taking walking breaks, if needed).
Sprint
Probably the most popular triathlon distance, the Sprint distance is the first introduction to the sport for many triathletes. A 1/2 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run.
You should be able to:
- Swim 400 yards, taking a break every 100 yards.
- Bike 6 miles (taking breaks, if needed).
- Run/jog 1.5 miles (taking walking breaks, if needed).
Super Sprint
Fun, Flashy, Fast. The super sprint is the shortest of the triathlon events and the core of the super-exciting Mixed Team Relay! A 300 yard swim, 6.2 mile bike, and a 1 mile run.
You should be able to:
- Swim 100 yards, taking a break every 50 yards, using any stroke.
- Bike 3 miles (taking breaks, if needed).
- Run/jog .5 miles (taking walking breaks, if needed).
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