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Intermediate Mid-Distance w/swim technique (8-11 hrs/wk) + Email Access to Coach: 10 Weeks

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Intermediate Mid-Distance w/swim technique (8-11 hrs/wk) + Email Access to Coach: 10 Weeks

Author

Andrew Patterson

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Length

10 Weeks

Plan Description

This is a great plan for intermediate athletes that need to ramp up to a mid-distance race.

It has a special focus on swim technique, with simple drills that progress over the duration of the plan.

It includes guidance and notes with links to resources such as fueling and nutrition, videos, and of course my personal email address in case you need help.

It includes tri-specific gym workouts on Mondays, but they're optional, as Mondays can also be the day off.

Tuesdays are bike intervals, and all these workouts are structured, so they will go directly into Zwift.

Wednesday are the running intervals, and they get increasingly challenging. There are also short technique swims on Wednesdays.

Thursdays are just bike, while Fridays are easy runs.

Saturdays are long runs and shorter technique swims.

Sundays will be longer bikes, sometimes bricks, and swims.

TESTIMONIALS

Within 3 months, Coach Andrew prepared me for my first triathlon.

Coming from a running background I had no idea how to start training for it.

But he guided me step by step.

From the workouts themselves, the equipment needed…to nutritional details and pacing strategy!

His passion is truly inspiring!

-Ferry Oostervink

I started working with Andrew in July 2023 without any background in triathlon. By providing a personalized training plan and frequently discussing this with me, he helped me to successfully participate in my first Olympic triathlon race by October!

I appreciate Andrew's passion for the sport, his breadth of knowledge, his personalized approach, and his positivity.

Would highly recommend Andrew for anyone who wants to step into the world of triathlon.

-Bert Wouters

Coach Andrew's approachability and quick responses played a crucial role in my triathlon success. Under his expert guidance, I not only reduced an impressive 35 minutes in my last race but also appreciated the personalized plans tailored to my needs.

Grateful for Coach Andrew's commitment and highly recommend him to anyone seeking significant improvements in their triathlon performance.

-Mikhail Manuel

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:07:00 01:30:00
Bike x3
04:25:00 04:00:00
Swim x3
00:42:00 00:55:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
strength x1
00:48:00 01:15:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:07:00 01:30:00
Bike
04:25:00 04:00:00
Swim
00:42:00 00:55:00
Day Off
—— ——
strength
00:48:00 01:15:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • GPS

All supported devices

ANDREW PATTERSON

COS Coaching / IronmanHacks

I have been racing competitively since 2015 around SE Asia and beyond and have qualified for six 70.3 World Championships.

I love working with athletes to see them achieve their endurance goals. I work closely with all of them and believe that their success is my success.

Check me out at www.ironmanhacks.com and https://www.strava.com/athletes/64471


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