16 Week Training Plan for athletes looking to complete a half distance Triathlon and who have some experience in completing sprint or standard length triathlons.

The programme is designed for those with a reduced training availability, or who are beginners in this field and produces a weekly training volume of up to 8 hours. Some of the higher intensity sessions may be sacrificed is time restrictions force it, and the rest days may be adjusted to suit an athlete's schedule.

This programme encompasses a build phase to improve and develop an athlete's sport focused fitness across the first 8 weeks, followed by a period at peak training and a taper in the final couple of weeks leading to an event.

The plan also incorporates strength training sessions within the week to improve the power generated by an athlete, alongside sprint and interval training elements.

There are two rest days across the week, enabling a person to schedule fatigue recovery phases, particularly around higher intensity and strength efforts, and ensure the training continues to progress and not plateau.

An athlete will require access to a gym, or lifting equipment. Where this isn't directly available, substitution of filled jugs/buckets can be used to simulate equivalent weights, or bodyweight alternatives can be sought.

An alternative 703 Training Plan is available without these strength workouts scheduled should an athlete not wish, or have available, these props.