Sprint Triathlon Training

Today, I start my official sprint triathlon training.  Since I have had such an issue with my knee and am unsure if will be able to run long distances, I decided to start triathlon training.  I am taking it easy and am going with a sprint triathlon for my first one.  My goal is to finish and not feel like I am going to die.  I read several beginner triathlon books looking for a training plan.  The plan I liked best was from Your First Triathlon Guide:  Do Your First Triathlon in 100 Days or Less.  The book offered sevearl suggestions and discounts as well as as access to a training plan.  I reviewed the plan and knew it would be a good one.  The plan starts with a moderate level of effort schedule, then maximum, and then minimum.  I like that the plan works you but doesn't kill you.  As I continue my training, I know I will be sharing the training with you.  I have 9 weeks until my triathlon and I am nervous and excited.

Here's this week's schedule:

Day/Comments	Swim	Bike	Run	Other
Monday	4 x 150 RPE 3 100 RPE 7 2 min. rest after 2	Off	Off	Aerobic or easy strength training
Tuesday	Off	30 minutes as 5 min. warm-up RPE 3 4 x 4 min. RPE 7 1 min. spin RPE 3 5 min. warm-down RPE 3	30 minutes as 5 min. warm-up RPE 3 4 x 4 min. RPE 7 1 min. RPE 3 5 min. warm-down RPE 3	Off
Wednesday	4 x 150 RPE 3 100 RPE 7 2 min. rest after 2	Off	Off	Aerobic or easy strength training
Thursday	Off	30 minutes as 5 min. warm-up RPE 3 4 x 4 min. RPE 7 1 min. spin RPE 3 5 min. warm-down RPE 3	30 minutes as 5 min. warm-up RPE 3 4 x 4 min. RPE7 1 min. run RPE 3 5 min. warm-down RPE 3	Off
Friday	4 x 150 RPE 3 100 RPE 7 2 min. rest after 2	Off	Off	Off
Saturday	Off	60 min. road ride Moderate effort RPE 5	5 min. t-run RPE 5	Off
Sunday	Off	Off	30 min. road run Moderate effort RPE 5	Off

RPE is determined by this chart:



I am hoping this week goes smoothly.  Next week, I will be out of town so I have to modify this week and next week's schedule a little.

Have you ever competed in a triathlon?