Sprint Triathlons vs Olympic Triathlons

Sprint triathlons and olympic triathlons have differences in training programs, nutrition requirements, race strategy, and obviously distance. Sprint distance triathlons in comparison to Olympic triathlons require much less training volume on the part of the triathlete, less nutritional requirements, pacing specificity. Triathlon Taren discusses the differences in sprint triathlons vs olympic triathlons.

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[shirabrown]

Thanks Taren! I'm training for my first triathlon, and when I tell people, they almost always respond with "Wow, I could never do that." I find myself downplaying it and telling them, "Well, it's just a sprint..." Most people still seem impressed that I'm attempting a triathlon. No one I have talked to about triathlons has ever said anything to question the "realness" of my triathlon. I have found the triathlon community super supportive and nonjudgmental regarding the distance I'm doing.

[dr.plinioferraz]

Hi from Brazil Taren! nice explanation! I am just one year in Sprint triathlon! maybe one year more of hard work I will feel comfortable and confident to go for the olympic triathlon. Thank's for inspire us!

[uhtred]

Hey, Taren! Coming from the future to say that in 2019 your videos get A LOT better! =) Jokes aside, useful info there. Thanks!

[OrganicFaithFactory]

at 1:30 skip the boring and jump to the point

[TryTri]

I had my first sprint 2 weeks ago. I was really uncomfortable in the water. The lack of visibility was so disorienting, somehow it was only 500 m so it was over in a few minutes (8 min). I really enjoyed the overall experience and never really lost control over myself on the bike and the run.

Next week I have my first Olympic and the distance scares me all of a sudden. In a pool 1500 m doesn't scare me and I'm actually really comfortable once I find my rhythm. Any tips on how to overcome it or do I like Nike says "just do it"?

[akosirolandr]

Thank's Taren! I'm going back to sprint races and become a better triathlete. I did 70.3 and a hand full of olympic distances. You're right I need to be in control of me during races . Kona is still my number one bucket list before I disappear in this wonderful planet.

[kevinspielman]

Very helpful videos. I have watched almost daily since you have gone daily. Many of the tips, suggestions, and recommendations you have spoken of I have been incorporating, and I believe it is paying off. Thanks Taren.

[Brandonblondeau]

Holy man the PanAm pool! I haven't swam there in ages! Thanks for the flashback!

[henrichreken]

i did my first sprint triathlon on saturday just 300m swim ... in 1:27its not so bad, or?

[ryantibari]

great video Taren, can you make a video explaining the difference between olympic and half ironman? Im at the point where Im comfortable with Olympic, and Id like to bridge the gab to the half ironman.

[kkoski]

Let's get some more info on Olympic vs Half Ironman, thanks Taren.

[j.michaeltynan]

Could you show how your bike is set up for T1, especially your shoes clipped in the pedals and rubber banded to the frame? Perhaps, with your bike on your trainer, you could demonstrate how you mount your bike, start pedaling, then get your feet inside your shoes. Thanks.

[Berd]

Hey Taren, great video, I enjoy your content everyday as the first thing after waking up ( works because I'm living in germany). I would be realy interested in a comparison of the sprint/olympic section and half-ironmans. I would also be interested in an interview with nicole, how she managed to make the transition into the pro field. Keep going ! :)

[jpcinema]

Taken, dude you are awesome. So inspiring. I'm so glad to be following you. I have so many videos to watch. Plz keep sharing. You ROCK dude!

[dyamoy]

Finished my first ever triathlon (sprint) 2 weeks ago today! Your videos are helpful to me. Now I am SO CRAVING for more races.

I trained for my first without a coach except only for a swim coach. Now I feel like a need a triathlon coach. Do I have to? I feel like doing a couple more sprints in the next year but I also feel like I know absolutely NOTHING about proper training, nutrition, etc.

[Planetarypilgrim]

Happy 150 Anniversary ! I like the hours per week it takes to train for Sprint and Olympic. Those are the two distances I am interested in. The problem I have is how to use my time wisely! Some weeks I neglect swimming, other bikes, other yoga which helps stretch out all those sore places.

[juliandoyle]

Another great video! I was wondering if you could talk about how to do well if you can't train much. I can only train 2-4 hours a week so I need really hard 30-60 minute workouts. Any tips to help me train properly?

[GC-wcwj]

Thanks for your videos...Just decided to triathlon.. you have helped my wife and I a lot... regards

[lexington]

...'did you do a real triathlon'... yeah and that usually comes from a guy that's about 50 lbs overweight. Back at them "I didn't see you on the course Wednesday night"...

[immerchriswell]

I'd say comparing race strategies especially comparing how you race the bike as a % of FTP has been a question mark for me