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12 Week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon w/ Bike Focus (Workout Builder Utilized) - 9-13 hrs/wk

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12 Week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon w/ Bike Focus (Workout Builder Utilized) - 9-13 hrs/wk

Author

Sara Crawford - Nitro Triathlon Coaching LLC

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Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

Workout builder used throughout the plan for most bikes and runs (based on % threshold HR) for easy downloading directly to your watch.

Training starts at approx. 9.5 hours per week (weekly totals - 4200yd swim, 4 hr 30 min bike, 2 hr 45 min run) and peaks at 13 hours. Longest swim is 3700 yds, longest bike is 5 hrs and longest run is 2 hrs.

In general, there are 2 swims, 4 bikes and 3 runs (not counting transition runs) and 2 strength sessions per week.

Rest days are on Fridays for flexibility (if something comes up during the week and you can't train, that becomes the rest day and Friday is the makeup day) and to give your body a break before the long weekend workouts.

The functional threshold test instructions are attached to the 1st workout. They should be completed prior to commencing the program.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
02:46:00 02:00:00
Bike x4
05:25:00 05:00:00
Swim x2
4,018m 3,383m
Strength x2
01:30:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:46:00 02:00:00
Bike
05:25:00 05:00:00
Swim
4,018m 3,383m
Strength
01:30:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

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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