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Beginner Half Distance

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Gabe Grimstad

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Length

8 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

This plan is best for athletes who are new to triathlon and are tackling their first half distance race . Athletes should be able to swim 1700 yards/meters freestyle, ride for 2 hours and run 10k prior to starting this plan. The focus of this plan is to build the steady aerobic engine to complete an half distance triathlon This plan is to an establish a baseline half distance result to build from and not PR this distance. The athlete should have a gps based sports watch and an external heart rate monitor and a cycling power meter.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Strength x4
00:56:00 00:29:00
Run x3
01:18:00 01:05:00
Bike x2
01:10:00 01:18:00
Swim x2
00:04:00 00:35:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Strength
00:56:00 00:29:00
Run
01:18:00 01:05:00
Bike
01:10:00 01:18:00
Swim
00:04:00 00:35:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Gabe Grimstad

Koa Endurance Coaching

I am an endurance sports coach who specializes in running, triathlon, swimming, cycling.My coaching services include customized training plan, 1 on 1 in person coaching, 3D run gait analysis , video swim stroke analysis and training plan consultation.


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