The first three weeks of training for the Lobo Triathlon, set for Sunday, April 9, built an endurance base.  The next three will focus on building strength and begin with a recovery week, where yardage/mileage are slightly reduced. 

Daily fluid intake measured in ounces (water or sports drink) should be half of your body weight.  Example:  Body weight is 150 lbs., fluid intake should be 75 ounces.

Week 2 Training: January 23-29:

Monday: Swim 800 yards – 6 x 50 yards with a 20 second recovery between sets, then 5x100 yards with a 25 second recovery between sets.

Tuesday: Core: 10 minutes -  4 x 30 second planks, 2 x 25 modified crunches. Repeat 2 or 3 times through the day to equal 10 minutes.

Wednesday: Bike 45 minutes at moderate pace, keeping cadence at 90 RPM.

Friday: Run 25 minutes, moderate pace, 85-90 steps per minute.

Saturday: Attend 90-minute coaching session – 8 - 9:30 am.  Meet Coach Marc on Johnson Field outside of pool area. Bring bike and cycling gear (helmet, gloves, sunglasses, cold weather gear, water) for a group ride.  In case of inclement weather, bring running gear for a group run.


Week 3 Training: January 30 – February 4
Monday: Swim 950 yards – 8 x 50 yards with a 20 second recovery between sets, then 5 x 100 yards with a 25 second recovery between sets.

Wednesday: Bike 60 minutes, moderate pace, keeping cadence at 90 RPM.

Thursday:  Core strengthening.  4 x 30 second planks and 2 x 25 modified crunches.  Repeat 2 or 3 times through the day to equal 10 minutes.

Friday:  Run 25 minutes at a moderate pace, 85-90 steps per minute.

Saturday:  Yoga or dynamic stretching.

Faculty and staff wishing to use tuition remission for the coaching sessions and/or the triathlon, Lobo staff register. The public may register at general registration

For more information, contact Byron Piatt, bpiatt@salud.unm.edu or Lori Peterkin, lpeterkin@salud.unm.edu.