Unstructured Half-Distance Triathlon Plan – 17 Weeks | Intermediate | Coach Email Access
Unstructured Half-Distance Triathlon Plan – 17 Weeks | Intermediate | Coach Email Access
Author
Theo Bierman. IRONMAN U Certified Coach. Zwift Compatible Workouts | Faith Fuelled Endurance
All plans by this CoachLength
17 Weeks
Plan Description
🏁 17-Week Half Ironman Plan – No-Frills Format for Intermediate Triathletes
This 17-week training plan is perfect for athletes who want a clear, progressive build-up to race day—without complicated intervals, power targets, or structured file formats.
If you like to train by time, effort, and feel, this plan provides the consistency and structure you need to succeed, without overloading your brain (or devices).
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🧭 Plan Highlights:
✅ Simple text-based workouts — no structured intervals
✅ Weekly progression of swim, bike, and run sessions
✅ Ideal for intermediate athletes targeting a 70.3 race
✅ Balanced volume and recovery across 3 phases: Base, Build, Peak
✅ Brick workouts, long rides, and taper included
✅ Coach email access for support, questions, and encouragement
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💡 Who This Is For:
• Triathletes who prefer a low-pressure approach to training
• Athletes using perceived effort, heart rate, or pace (not power or devices)
• Those who want a focused plan that gets results without tech hassle
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👨🏫 Coach Insight:
I built this plan for athletes who’ve asked:
“Can you just give me something simple I can follow?”
This plan has been used successfully by athletes preparing for their second or third Half Ironman who didn’t want to follow detailed intervals — just a well-thought-out progression.
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🔗 Browse all my Half Ironman & Ironman plans:
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/theobierman
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📘 Bonus Download – The 5 Keys to Ultimate Endurance Performance
Want to dive deeper into what drives long-course success?
📥 Download my free eBook:
The 5 Keys to Ultimate Endurance Performance
This short, practical guide reveals:
• Why most endurance athletes plateau
• How to align training, mindset, and recovery
• The secret to long-term durability and growth
It’s my gift to anyone serious about going the distance — in sport and in life:
📖 https://www.ffe.life/the5keys
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📚 Featured in “Listen: God’s Voice in My Life”
Coach Theo is featured in the powerful book “Listen: God’s Voice in My Life” — a collection of stories from well-known and elite sports figures sharing how faith shaped their athletic and personal journeys.
His chapter explores how endurance, identity, and God’s calling intersected during his recovery from addiction and transformation into a purpose-driven athlete and coach.
👉 Buy the book at GodInSport.com
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📩 Need Clarification or Motivation?
I’m just an email away throughout your training journey:
theo@ffe.life
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
02:36:00 | 02:15:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
03:15:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Swim
x2
|
02:01:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:50:00 | 00:45:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
02:36:00 | 02:15:00 | |
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|
03:15:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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|
02:01:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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—— | —— | |
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00:50:00 | 00:45:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
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