s3/e29 Intro to Triathlon As a Runner with Coach Danielle Hirt (@runwithcoachd)

The Running Explained Podcast

Are you interested in delving into the world of triathlon as a runner? What do you need to know? Coach Danielle Hirt (@runwithcoachd) is here to talk about all the things you need to know to get started in triathlon as a runner!

-Overview of triathlon as a sport

-Different triathlon distances

-Where should a runner start when they want to make the transition into tri?

-Biggest differences between training for a marathon/half standalone vs in a triathlon

-Training intensity distribution in triathlon training

-Brick workouts

-Racing & transitions

-Can triathlon make you a better runner?

-and more!

🕶️🦩This episode is sponsored by GOODR SUNGLASSES! Every pair comes with a 1-Year Warranty and 30-day FREE returns. 100% satisfaction guaranteed (plus Goodr is 100% Carbon Neutral company + 1% for the planet 🌎) Get FREE SHIPPING on your next order of sunglasses & support the show using code RUNEXP at www.goodr.com! 🕶️ Coach D - endurance coach and personal trainer. Danielle has over a decade of distance running and recently turned to triathlons. She's completed two half Ironman distance triathlons and at the time of this recording is one week away from her third. Running will always be her first love but swimming and biking are a fun cross-training compliment! Danielle loves to introduce athletes to the sport of triathlon and help them unlock their athletic potential. www.runwithcoachD.com