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Middle Distance Beginner Plan 5-9 hours 12 weeks I Be successful with your training

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Sports and Training - German-American Coaching Team

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description


Summary


The purpose of this 12 weeks training plan is to ensure optimal preparation for a Middle Distance triathlon with a training duration of approximately 5 to 9 hours.


Specific training sessions are designed to use the time budget effectively without overloading the body.
In order to train successfully with the plan, you should be able to swim 2000 yards, bike 20 miles and run 7 miles, you should have been doing regular triathlon training for at least 1 year, have an aerobic and anaerobic base and have trained for at least 5h the last weeks. The plan leads you to the finish a Middle Distance Triathlon successively and strong.


In the initial training phase, start off 7 hours with medium intensity and increase quick as you move along.


There is a training weekend on the 8th week with increased training duration, focusing in all 3 sports with training for specific load preparation for the Middle Distance Triathlon.


Long bike training session are planned for Saturday, long runs on Sunday.
The two "easier" days ensure the processing of the training stimulation. No intense training or only strength/stabilization exercises or stretching is planned on these days.


This training plan includes tests to determine your ideal training zones and ways to monitor them. The results should guarantee that the individual is training the correct zones and accurate training load.


A classic 3:1 training cycle is planned; 3 build-up weeks are followed by a fourth recovery week.


The load control is monitored different ways, running and biking by the heart rate, when swimming by feeling.


Why is our plan the right one?


You get:
- each training session for swimming, cycling and running contains detailed training guidelines.
- the structured workouts for cycling and running can be exported to a compatible devices and guide you through your training
- access to our FAQ’s, detailed instructions and documentation on how to train with this training plan successfully
- instructions for adjusting to a different race or training day
- full email support from our coaching team

The plan has been tested and proven many times, it can even be used as often as you like.


Our guarantee:


Money back or exchange the plan for an alternative plan within the first 14 days of purchase


Testimonials:


As a newcomer at the Long Distance, the chosen Beginner plan was perfect for me, even if I missed a training session now and then, it worked out great and I never felt overburdened. The units were enjoyable and brought me safely to my goal. I would always recommend the plans to others.
-
Nadine Peters  - Ostseeman - Long Distance Triathlon


Read more testimonials at hour website.


About the author:


Our passion is endurance sports, for almost 20 years. I have been coaching a wide variety of athletes, whether triathlon beginners or long distance athletes, everyone is 100% coached to achieve their goal.
The experience as a coach, former professional triathlete and graduate sports scientist is incorporated into the training and will benefit you as an athlete.
In a team with Pete Ventura we support athletes in  Europe, US and America.


More information:


www.sportsandtraining.com
Questions and e-mail: support@sportsandtranining.co

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
03:03:00 03:05:00
Run x3
02:15:00 01:50:00
Strength x2
00:30:00 00:15:00
Swim x2
01:18:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
03:03:00 03:05:00
Run
02:15:00 01:50:00
Strength
00:30:00 00:15:00
Swim
01:18:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Takao Mühmel

TrainingmitSystem.de

Als Triathlon Experten unterstützen wir seit über 20 Jahren Athleten. Vom Einsteiger bis zum Langdistanz Finnischer, jeder wird mit Fachwissen und Hingabe zu 100 % unterstützt, damit Ihr euer Ziel erreicht.

As triathlon experts, we have been supporting athletes for over 20 years. From beginners to long distance finishers, everyone is supported 100% with expertise and dedication to help you reach your goal.


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