Training Plan

Triple Threat Triathlon Club Training Schedule 2025-26

All training is coordinated by Coach Pat using the Training Peaks platform with two streams: Competitive and Lifestyle. Both streams train together during coached workouts. Coach Pat provides a full week of suggested training for each stream which includes several coach-led club practices (listed below; subject to change). Members can attend any or all practices/events.

 

Swim – November-May

  • Coach led
  • Saturdays at 3pm
  • For 2025-26, swims will occur at Bonivital Pool
  • Equipment needed: swimsuit, cap, googles. Optional: kick/flutter board (pool provides), swim buoy, fins, water bottle

Bike

Indoor Season (November-April)

  • Coach led
  • Thursdays at 6:30pm
  • Held over Zoom
  • Practice followed by strength and stretch
  • Equipment needed: bike, bike trainer, device connected to internet to stream Zoom, water bottle. Optional: bike shorts, cycling jersey

Outdoor Season (April-August)

  • Coach led
  • Thursdays at 6:30pm
  • Location varies: Birds Hill Park, St. Norbert Heritage Park, Crescent Park, etc.
  • Equipment needed: bike, cycling helmet, water bottle. Optional: cycling gloves, rear/front flashing cycling lights, cycling shorts, cycling jersey, cycling shoes

Run

Indoor Season (November-April):

  • Coach led – focused on interval/speed/technique
  • Mondays at 6:15pm
  • Max Bell Centre track (University of Manitoba)
  • Track followed by strength and stretch
  • Equipment needed: indoor running shoes, yoga mat or towel, water bottle. Optional: triathlon/running watch

Group Runs (November-March):

  • Athlete led (family and friends welcome)
  • Distance varies based on recommendation in training plan, and personal goals and abilities
  • No one runs alone
  • Often gather afterwards for post-run snacks/meal
  • Alternating Saturdays/Sundays at 8:30am
  • Location varies: Assiniboine Park, The Forks, St. Vital Park, Kings Park, etc.

Outdoor Season (April-August):

  • Coach led track practice
  • Tuesdays at 6:30pm
  • Bourkevale track (behind St. James Collegiate, Portage Ave); other locations as needed
  • Equipment needed: running shoes, water bottle. Optional: watch, hat