12 Week Beginner Half Distance Training Plan inc Strength 2024, Weekly: 8-11½ Hours
12 Week Beginner Half Distance Training Plan inc Strength 2024, Weekly: 8-11½ Hours
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
12 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Elevate Your Performance: 12-Week Beginner Half Distance training plan with Team TCC
Get Up, Get Out And Get It Done! Transition from a novice to a competitor with our tailored training plan. Dive into a journey with Team TCC, where you're not just following a plan but embracing a pathway to success.
Why Choose Our Plans?
- Beginner's strength & conditioning: 2 sessions/week, maxing at 3.
- Structured workouts for bike & run; technique-focused swim sessions.
- Email support from Coach Chris, a British Triathlon High Performing Coach, Sports Scientist and Training Peaks Level 2 coach.
- Option for bespoke plans tailored to your needs.
Training Highlights:
- Starts at 8 hrs/week; peaks at 11.5 hrs/week.
- 3 swims, 3 bikes, 4 runs weekly; 3 weeks build, 1 recovery/test week.
Recovery weeks optimise performance. The plan utilises heart rate, pace, and power. Essential tools: GPS watch with heart rate monitor and power meter. Explore more plans here.
Plan Benefits:
- Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Flexible & progressive workouts.
- Personalised sessions & in-plan videos.
Meet Coach Chris:
With 20+ years of experience, Coach Chris has transformed novices into seasoned athletes. From lifeguard to long distance racer, he's been in your shoes. Passionate and dedicated, he's here to guide your journey. Join us now!
Testimonials:
"Highly recommend TCC... always felt supported." - Mike Washington
"Coaches at TCC transformed me... I completed my first triathlon!" - Vicky Fulton
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x4
|
02:38:00 | 01:50:00 |
Swim
x3
|
02:55:00 | 01:20:00 |
Bike
x3
|
03:35:00 | 02:30:00 |
Strength
x2
|
02:10:00 | 01:00:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
02:38:00 | 01:50:00 | |
|
02:55:00 | 01:20:00 | |
|
03:35:00 | 02:30:00 | |
|
02:10:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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