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TPS Intermediate Full IM Triathlon Plan - 12 Weeks

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TPS Intermediate Full IM Triathlon Plan - 12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Nick Saunders

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

This plan is far more challenging than the Beginner IM Plan. Workouts are HR based for bike and run workouts. Swim workouts are based on threshold pace.
You should be able to swim at least 2km, cycle 80km and run 14km before starting this plan.
We use Joe Friel's 7 zones, follow this link for more info:
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/joe-friel-s-quick-guide-to-setting-zones/

The plan is progressive and builds you up to being race ready for your race.
If you feel sick or fatigued you should take 1 to 2 days off. Do not try to make up lost sessions, rather ease back into the programme.
There are no strength sessions provided. It is recommended that you at least do functional core sessions or at least a light weights workout to help prevent injury and maintain basic strength. This should take no more than 30min. Good days to do these sessions would be a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Two sessions a week is adequate for strength workouts.
Long distance racing is all about pacing and nutrition when it comes to race day. It is highly important to work out what nutrition and hydration works for you. On some of the longer weekend workouts it will give you a chance to practise using your nutrition and hydration. You should work out what works for you, your sweat rate, you can even get sweat tested:

https://www.precisionhydration.com/

If you swim with a swim squad or do track sessions you can replace the swims and interval run sessions with your club workouts. Make sure your coach is aware of your planned race.

Good luck, if you have any questions or need the programme changed to suit your schedule email nicktpscoach@gmail.com

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
03:02:00 02:30:00
Bike x3
05:38:00 06:00:00
Swim x3
02:09:00 01:15:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:02:00 02:30:00
Bike
05:38:00 06:00:00
Swim
02:09:00 01:15:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Nick Saunders

Triathlon Performance Solutions Ltd

Triathlon Performance Solutions (TPS) is a UK based coaching company and offers:

  • Coaching for all distances
  • Our athletes are coached locally and remotely through TrainingPeaks
  • March winter training camp in Fuerteventura
  • Online training plans for all distances from sprint distance to Ironman

  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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