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IM Triathlon Base Training Plan (v7.32/10)

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IM Triathlon Base Training Plan (v7.32/10)

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

MultiSportCoaching.co.za

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Length

10 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

This Training Plan is for the triathlete who wants to prepare for a Half IM Distance Triathlon race but is limited to between 8 and 12 hours of training per week.

Half IM Triathlon Distance = 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike, 42.2km Run.


What monitoring equipment do you require to get the most out of this training plan?

A Power Meter is essential for the cycling sessions as the training zones are expressed in %FTP (%Functional Threshold Power)
A heart rate monitor is essential for the running sessions as the training zones are expressed in %THR (%Threshold Heart Rate)


Why use this training plan?

Base training is perhaps the single most important training phase of the year. Many athletes never reach their full potential because they neglect this critical phase of training

This training plan should form the first phase of your preparation and is meant to improve your aerobic fitness and sport-specific strength.

Base training prepares your body for the rigours of the next training phases which will include more training Volume and Intensity.


What can you expect?

This plan starts at 8 hours and 10 minutes and builds up to a maximum of 12 hours and 5 minutes per week.

Week 1: Test Week
Weeks 2 to 5: Block 1 of Base Training
Weeks 6 to 9: Block 2 of Base Training
Week 10: Re-test Week


Access to Facilities
For the Swim Test, access 25m or 50m swimming pool is necessary.
For the Bike Test, an indoor trainer or WattBike would be great, but access to a flat continuous riding circuit will suffice.
For the Run Test, access to a flat 5km running route or circuit.


What is included with the training plan?
Included with this plan are sport-specific flexibility and core strength plans.
Access our FREE training tools to help you accurately set up your training zones.

How it Works

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
05:02:00 03:00:00
Swim x3
02:06:00 00:50:00
Run x2
01:54:00 01:30:00
Brick x1
01:23:00 02:00:00
Strength x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
05:02:00 03:00:00
Swim
02:06:00 00:50:00
Run
01:54:00 01:30:00
Brick
01:23:00 02:00:00
Strength
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Coach Shamus

multisportcoaching.co.za

Mission statement.
To have a positive impact on the athletic performances of as many athletes as we can reach whether it be as small as a tweak of a program schedule or as massive as the total transformation of a life.

Company History
Established in 1993 we have grown from a handful of local elite triathletes on “cut-and-paste” plans to a network of athletes of varying abilities around the world being remotely coached with individualised training programs.


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