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ADVANCED IRONMAN 46 week plan, includes email access to Coach, reusable, POWER [Bike] & HR [Run]
Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Author
Steven Moody, Triathlon Ireland Coach of the year, Training Peak and Ironman U certified
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Length
46 Weeks
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Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Training to a plan built by someone who knows what they’re talking about has made a huge difference. For me having the structure outlined by Steven was motivating, but more importantly it has improved my enjoyment of racing and without-doubt has improved my times
Dave Cullen
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Plan outline
This 46 week plan is designed for an advanced athlete who has between 8 - 16 hours available to train for their IRONMAN guided by power on the bike and is looking for a competitive time/placing
Each swim/cycle/run session is clearly laid out in terms of what the athlete needs to do and when best to do the sessions and is based primarily on HR zones that the athlete should train in.
Base or fitness/stamina development = 26 weeks
Build or race specific training = 18 weeks
Taper or readying yourself for race day = 2 week
3 week progression:1 week recovery cycle
What do you get in this plan?
• FREE 30 day access to training peaks premium subscription
• FREE strength and conditioning guide
• EXCLUSIVE access to SMartEnduro knowledge base with articles on how to better manage training, tri-life balance and racing performances
• Unlimited email access to the author
• Training zones using feel, heart rate and power
• Includes test sessions to map out your specific zones and monitor/re-evaluate throughout plan
• Includes race specific sessions such as bricks and open water swimming sets
• Session details up-loadable to Garmin Connect, Trainer Road, Rouvy and Zwift from compatible device
• Ability to re-use your plan as many times as you require
Kick off Emails During checkout, you can check a box to share your email address. By selecting this – this helps me send you an introduction/kick off email with hints/tips and your free 30 day Training Peaks premium coupon. It also gives you access to the best email to ask any questions you have on your training journey!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x4
|
6:55 hrs | 6:40 hrs |
Run
x4
|
3:35 hrs | 2:48 hrs |
Swim
x3
|
2:22 hrs | 1:30 hrs |
Day Off
x2
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
6:55 hrs | 6:40 hrs | |
|
3:35 hrs | 2:48 hrs | |
|
2:22 hrs | 1:30 hrs | |
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS