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20 Week Novice Half Distance Triathlon Plan - 6.5-11.5 hrs per week

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20 Week Novice Half Distance Triathlon Plan - 6.5-11.5 hrs per week

Author

Sara Crawford, Nitro Triathlon Coaching LLC

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Length

20 Weeks

Plan Description

2 Swim, 2 Bike, 3 Run and 2 Strength workouts per week.

Schedule:
Mondays - off
Tuesdays - tempo or hill run
Wednesdays - swim and strength
Thursdays - brick (bike and run)
Fridays - swim and strength
Saturdays - long run
Sundays - long bike

Periodization is 2:1 build:recovery. Intensity listed by Zone 1-5.

First week volume = 1.5 hrs swim, 2 hrs bike, 2 hrs run, 1 hr strength

Peak swimming week is 3 hrs (longest swim 1.5 hrs)
Peak biking week is 5 hrs (longest bike 3.5 hrs)
Peak running week is 3.5 hrs (longest run 2.5 hrs)

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:40:00 02:30:00
Swim x2
02:16:00 01:30:00
Bike x2
03:23:00 03:30:00
Strength x1
00:45:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:40:00 02:30:00
Swim
02:16:00 01:30:00
Bike
03:23:00 03:30:00
Strength
00:45:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


Sara Crawford

Nitro Triathlon Coaching LLC

I employ a collaborative coaching style. I believe there needs to be a good balance in the athlete's life and triathlon training is only a part of that life. That said, there is a certain amount of discipline and dedication required to meet your potential. I work with the athlete to fit the training they need into an already busy schedule on a one-on one basis as everyone's needs are different. I am committed to my athletes and expect them to be committed to their training.


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