Beginner Level 2 16-week Half Distance Training Plan
Beginner Level 2 16-week Half Distance Training Plan
Plan Description
The 16-week Beginner Level 2 Half-Distance training plan is written for athletes who have completed a few triathlons. You may also have already done a half but are now looking for greater structure. This plan is not for complete newbies - you need to have several weeks of a basic training regimen under your belt prior to starting. You could complete one of our Beginner sprint or Olympic distance plans prior to starting, for example.
The program averages about 9 hours per week with a recovery week of ~6-7 hours every 4th week. The biggest week is 10.5 hours (with options for more) and the smallest is 5.5 hours in week 1.
A typical week includes 2 rides with an optional 3rd, 1-2 light core strength routines, 2 swims, and 3 runs.
The sample week displayed in Training Peaks is the first week (the easiest).
The program focuses primarily on aerobic development with some addition of threshold and sub-threshold level training as the program progresses. The primary goal with this plan is to get you fitter than before, remain uninjured, and to the finish line with a smile on your face.
The program includes effort levels & heart rate guidelines for the swim and run, and HR/power targets for the bike. All the bike workouts are downloadable to a smart trainer to target specific power levels.
Assumptions for starting the plan: Athletes can run 40-45 minutes, ride 1 hour +, and swim 1,000 yards in separate workouts without any real difficulty.
There are options to add on additional sessions, and potential adjustments noted within the plan. There are also comments about training paces and race plans.
Please visit the One Step Beyond article page for additional reading or contact Marty for questions. We are happy to give you a bit of feedback.
How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x3
|
02:12:00 | 01:50:00 |
Bike
x3
|
03:16:00 | 03:15:00 |
Swim
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
Strength
x2
|
00:44:00 | 00:45:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
02:12:00 | 01:50:00 | |
|
03:16:00 | 03:15:00 | |
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
00:44:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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