10 weeks middle distance triathlon Build phase
Author
Nick de Meyer British Triathlon Federation level 3 Coach, Training Bible Master endurance coach
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10 Weeks
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Still have questions about this plan?Plan Description
This middle distance triathlon build phase training plan is prepared to provide you with improved strength of your major muscle groups used in triathlon, it will involve more force and muscular endurance sessions, and is a time for eliminating muscle imbalances. This will follow a 4 week cycle of easy, medium, hard and recovery weeks based on hourly volume, with a progresssive reliance on carbohydrate as a fuel, moving into zone 3 tempo workouts during the course of the plan
The weekly volume per week will gradually move up to 12-14. You should already be consistently training 8-12 hours per week before starting this plan and ideally you should have completed some Olympic distance races in the past season
This plan is based on an annual volume of 500 hours per year, an average of 10 hours per week. It will build to 12+ with recovery weeks at around 8 hours per week.
This swim plan is designed by Nick de Meyer, Head coach for Speedy Swimming, (BTF level 3, STA level 2 swim teacher, Master endurance coach Training Bible UK) who specialise in teaching triathletes and swimmers. This plan encapsulates all of Nicks training, racing and coaching experience of many open water triathlons, long triathlon events, his swim skills and drills teaching methods and from completing the Dart 10km Swim in Devon.
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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2:54 hrs | 1:24 hrs |
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2:04 hrs | 1:50 hrs |
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3:11 hrs | 4:00 hrs |
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1:39 hrs | 3:30 hrs |
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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2:54 hrs | 1:24 hrs | |
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2:04 hrs | 1:50 hrs | |
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3:11 hrs | 4:00 hrs | |
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1:39 hrs | 3:30 hrs | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
Sample Day 1
WU:
500 swim easy.
8 x 50 done as 25 drill and 25 swim.
MS:
7 x 100 (20) #1 is easy. Descending time for each interval.
Rest 1-2 minutes.
3 x 100 (20) each same pace as #7 of first set.
300 kick steady effort.
CD: 200 easy swim.
Total: 2400
Sample Day 1
BT: On a very hilly course in all heart rate zones. Elevate heart rate as run progresses. Good form. Quick cadence.
Sample Day 2
BT: Warm-up well. Then ride 40 to 60 minutes non-stop in the heart rate 3 zone on a mostly flat course. 85-95 rpm. Smooth pedaling. Aero position.
Sample Day 3
BT: Step-ups. Run 10 miles as follows: miles 1-3 are for warm-up, miles 4-6 are in heart rate 3 zone, miles 7-9 in heart rate 4-5a zones. Then cool down for 1 mile. What was your pace in heart rate 4-5a zones?
Sample Day 3
WU:
100 swim easy.
50 kick easy.
100 swim moderate.
50 kick moderate.
100 swim building speed throughout.
50 kick building speed throughout.
MS:
500 constant pace, moderate effort. Rest 1 minute.
5 x 100 (20”) Start easy. Make each 100 faster. Rest 1 minute after last one.
400 constant, moderate pace. Rest 1 minute.
4 x 100 (20”) Start easy. Make each 100 faster.
300 constant, moderate pace. Rest 1 minute.
3 x 100 (20”) Start easy. Make each 100 faster.
CD: 400-500 easy swim.
Total: 3250-3350
Sample Day 4
Trainer hills. Shift up and down thru gears to simulate hills. 2 to 5 minutes in each gear. Seated. Heart rate in 1-4 zones.
Sample Day 4
Transitions. Practice run to bike and bike to run. Review stall set-up, helmet on-off, shoe changes, on-off bike.