The Pull: Intermediate 8 Week Swim Race Plan
The Pull: Intermediate 8 Week Swim Race Plan
Author
Good Vibes Coaching
Length
8 Weeks
Plan Description
"The Pull - Triathlon Swim Program"
This plan is aimed at athletes with the ability to swim 3-4x and 9-12km a week. The plan will work towards a race at the end of the 8th week of training. If you have more time or may struggle with this being too much head over to our Catch or Push swim program please were you will find shorter and longer sessions
The plan is set out on 3-4 days of the week but you will have the ability to move sessions around if needed.
Terminology Used within the program:
Zones:
Easy: Controlled Breathing
A1: Aerobic Z2
A2: Ironman Effort/Tempo
Threshold: 70.3 Effort/Functional Threshold
Vo2: Best Repeatable Pace
Equipment Needed:
Googles
Pool Buoy
Paddles
Snorkel
Fins
Ankle Band
Kick Board/Float
Wetsuit/Swimskin
Drills Used:
Sculling: https://youtu.be/NE_vO6xIBvY?si=TSoiX9FmeqbIgKXx
Single Arm Drill: https://youtu.be/_wzmFQ--lys?si=HTW8s5QYCdv2YTL7
Fist Drill: https://youtu.be/HH0TlKA-UFU?si=IKMdb0y9gSS6cVez
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x4
|
03:31:00 | 01:20:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
03:31:00 | 01:20:00 |
Training Load By Week
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