Built for Athletes Chasing Their Strongest Half Distance Performance Yet.
 
If you've already completed one or more Half Distance Triathlons and are looking to race faster, smarter and stronger, this plan is designed for you.
 
Created by IRONMAN U Certified Triathlon Coach and UKA Running Coach Csaba Fodor, this advanced 20-week programme is built around proven endurance training principles to maximise performance on race day.
 
Whether you're aiming for a personal best, an age-group podium, or simply your most confident performance to date, this plan provides the structure, progression and coaching support needed to unlock your potential.
 
IS THIS PLAN FOR YOU?
 
This plan is ideal if:
 
- You have successfully completed at least one Half Distance Triathlon
- You are comfortable training consistently 8-14 hours per week
- You are looking to improve your previous race performance
- You are familiar with structured training and TrainingPeaks
- You are motivated by performance, not simply completion
- You want expert coaching support throughout your training journey
 
RECOMMENDED STARTING FITNESS
 
Before starting this plan you should be comfortable with:
 
- Swimming 2,500m continuously
- Cycling 3-4 hours continuously
- Running 90 minutes continuously
 
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
 
A progressive 20-week performance-focused training programme designed to develop:
 
- Sustainable race-specific endurance
- Functional threshold power on the bike
- Running durability and speed
- Swim efficiency and pacing
- Race execution skills
- Performance under fatigue
- Advanced pacing and nutrition strategies
 
Weekly Training Structure:
 
- 2-3 Swim Sessions
- 3 Bike Sessions
- 3 Run Sessions
- Structured strength and mobility training
- Recovery and adaptation sessions
- Brick workouts throughout the programme
 
Average weekly training volume is approximately 10-14 hours depending on the phase of training.
 
WEEKLY COACH SUPPORT INCLUDED
 
Unlike standard advanced training plans, this programme includes direct coach support throughout your journey.
 
Support includes:
 
- Training questions answered
- Guidance when adjustments are needed
- TrainingPeaks support
- Race preparation advice
- Pacing and race strategy discussions
- Help balancing ambitious goals with work and family commitments
 
BONUS RESOURCES
 
Included within the plan:
 
- Strength training sessions
- Swim technique resources
- Nutrition guidelines
- Race-day planning advice
- Educational endurance training content
 
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
 
By following the plan consistently, you will arrive at race day with:
 
- Greater aerobic endurance
- Improved bike power and efficiency
- Stronger run durability off the bike
- Better swim confidence and pacing
- A clear race-day strategy
- Greater confidence in your preparation
- The fitness needed to perform at your full potential
 
FLEXIBLE ATHLETE GUARANTEE
 
Training should support your goals while fitting around your life.
 
If within the first four weeks you feel the plan is not the right fit, contact us and we will help you find a more suitable TriathlonABC training plan.
 
QUESTIONS?
 
Visit www.triathlonabc.com to learn more about our coaching services, training philosophy and available plans.
 
START YOUR STRONGEST HALF DISTANCE SEASON YET
 
Train with purpose. Train with structure. Arrive at the start line knowing you've done the work required to perform at your best.
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