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Triathlion Long Distance General Preparation 8 Weeks Build Up

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Giannis Psarelis

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Length

8 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

Ironman Build Up Training Schedule

Training Phase : General Preparation

Type of Periodisation : Linear with 4 days intensive Blocks (Friday to Monday)

Type of Athlete : Committed - Experienced Triathlete with busy weeks that can spend more time on Triathlon Training during the Weekends

Experinced Needed : At least 3-4 years of Triathlon Training

Risk of Injury : Minmal

Choose this training schedule :

1. If you have a basic swimming technique and your pace in 400 meters ois less than 2 minutes per 100 meters.

2. You know how to do interval training at the running track and you have a proper running technique.

3. You like to follow a well structured training program

4. You want to maximise your performance results in a minimum training time

5. You have at least a 2 years training experience

6. There is a plateau in your performance or you want to increase the rate of improvement.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:16:00 01:40:00
Bike x4
05:24:00 04:00:00
Swim x3
1,975m 3,500m
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:16:00 01:40:00
Bike
05:24:00 04:00:00
Swim
1,975m 3,500m

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • GPS

All supported devices

Giannis Psarelis

AthensTriathlon Lab & Team

Coach : Giannis Psarelis

Age : 54

Triathlon Experience : 33+ years

Triathlon Coaching: Last 30 years (1992- Today)

Full Time Triathlon Coach : Last 13 years (2010 – Today)

Face to Face Triathlon Coaching Experience : 15.000+ hours

Mentor Coach : Dave Scott – Last Two Years

Triathlon Certifications/ Accreditations - Triathlon New Zeeland Level 3 Accredited Coach since 2015 & Ironman Certified Coach


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