Take on the challenge
It’s about who you become through the training, the effort, and the challenge you take on when you sign up to race.
Training for a race can improve every aspect of your life. Your heart, lungs, and muscles all get stronger. You feel better, training helps reduce stress and builds focus and confidence. You live healthier, you eat better, sleep better, and build positive habits. You make friends, you’ll find others to train with and become part of a supportive community. You feel fulfilled, because you took on a new and difficult challenge and grew from it.
Racing is about showing up for yourself. For your health, your growth, and your sense of purpose. It’s about trying your best, even when it feels hard. It’s about pushing yourself and feeling proud when you cross the finish line. At Squadron Racing, we believe in taking on the challenge of racing. No matter where you’re starting from. Your first race could change your life.
It begins by taking on the challenge and signing up for a race. From here you’ll start to train: Doing short workouts during the week and longer ones during the weekends. Hitting new goals each week. All while becoming stronger and more capable. When race day arrives you'll feel excited and nervous, but prepared. You give your best effort and put up a good fight. And when you finish, you’ll know: You gave it absolutely everything, and earned your medal across the finish line.
A good training plan ensures a good race day.
1. Choose a Race
Start small. Try a 5K run, bike ride, or a short triathlon. The bigger distances can come later.
2. Give Yourself Time
Choose a race that’s 3 to 6 months away. This gives you time to train without having to rush the process.
3. Find a Training Plan
Search for a training plan online or a book with a plan and background knowledge around the sport. Follow the plan as closely as possible.
4. Start Training
Start slowly but surely. Keep showing up. You’ll get better each week.
5. Find a Friend or Group
Join a running or cycling group near you. It’s more fun to have some company and train together.
6. Get the Right Gear
Dependable gear can make a big difference, find what works for you. Proper running shoes can keep you from getting injured and a reliable bike makes training and racing much more enjoyable.
7. Race and Reflect
Show up to race day well prepared for the day. Enjoy the course, and all the emotions of the race!
