IRONMAN 70.3 BEGINNER Middle Distance Triathlon Plan
IRONMAN 70.3 BEGINNER Middle Distance Triathlon Plan
Length
16 Weeks
Plan Description
This is a 16 week plan for the beginner who us looking looking to complete a 113km Middle Distance Triathlon for the first time.
You are expected to have some base level of fitness, be able to swim 500m, to cycle 15kms and to be able to run 5km
Weekly volume increases from 7 to 12 hour, which includes for a recovery week every fourth week when training is reduced to aid recovery and increase fitness and uses common language to describe the workouts and is easy to follow. The plan is based on heart rate zones and is explained on day 1 of the plan how to calculate them.
With that in mind, lets get started and get you to the start line feeling prepared and confident that you can achieve your goal
By the end of the 16 weeks you will be confident enough to undertake your first 113 km middle distance triathlon
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x3
|
04:11:00 | 03:15:00 |
Swim
x3
|
01:52:00 | 01:00:00 |
Run
x3
|
03:06:00 | 02:00:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Strength
x1
|
00:15:00 | 00:15:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
04:11:00 | 03:15:00 | |
|
01:52:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
03:06:00 | 02:00:00 | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
00:15:00 | 00:15:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
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