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Intermediate Road Running 21km Sub-2 hours 30 mins (V3.2) - 14 weeks

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Intermediate Road Running 21km Sub-2 hours 30 mins (V3.2) - 14 weeks

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Author

MultiSportCoaching.co.za

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Length

14 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

This Training Plan is aimed at the Intermediate Level athlete who wants to complete a 21km Run in under 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The training starts at 4 hours and 44 minutes a week and builds to a maximum of 6 hours and 41 minutes per week.

The sessions are based on %THR (Threshold Heart Rate), so you will require a heart rate monitor.


What is included with the training plan?
Together with this plan, you will get sport-specific flexibility and core strengthening plans.
You will have access to our FREE training tools to help you set up your training zones accurately.

What can you expect?
This plan is 12 weeks long:
Week 1 - Test Week,
Weeks 2 to 11: Building volume and intensity
Weeks 12 and 13: Peak Training
Week 14 - Race Week


Assumptions of this Training Plan -
You have already completed at least 10 to 12 weeks of base training.

Assumptions of this program -
Personal Best for 10km road run of under 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Personal Best for 5km road run of under 30 minutes


For the run test:
You will need to have access to a 5km time trial route.

##Must have a heart rate monitor.


If you have any questions, schedule a FREE virtual consultation through our website.
https://multisportcoaching.co.za

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:17:00 01:48:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Other x1
00:20:00 00:30:00
Strength x1
00:22:00 00:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:17:00 01:48:00
Day Off
—— ——
Other
00:20:00 00:30:00
Strength
00:22:00 00:40:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Coach Shamus

multisportcoaching.co.za

MultiSportCoaching
Empowering Athletes to Excel in Sport and Life

With over 30 years of coaching experience, we specialize in helping everyday athletes achieve extraordinary results. Our philosophy is simple: elite-level progress doesn’t require elite-level sacrifice.

Whether you’re training for your first triathlon or chasing a podium finish, our approach ensures you’ll perform at your peak

Let’s redefine what’s possible.

https://multisportcoaching.co.za


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