Full Distance Triathlon 8020 Polarised | HR | Beginner / Low Volume | FORM | Email access to coach
Full Distance Triathlon 8020 Polarised | HR | Beginner / Low Volume | FORM | Email access to coach
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Length
22 Weeks
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Plan Description
Your Full Distance beginner or low volume plan from an IRONMAN certified and Level 3 British Triathlon Coach
Welcome to your training plan!
We will use the very latest techniques of polarised training to get you to the finish line in great shape & enjoy your training journey on the way.
This plan is aimed at newbies with a goal of finishing their first Ironman event and also for experienced athlete who need a lower volume plan.
Before you begin you should be comfortable be able to swim, cycle and run for 60 minutes and complete at least 5 total hours of aerobic exercise over seven days.
The weekly training volume starts at approximately 7.75 hours on Week 1 and peaks at approximately 14 hours in week 20.
Polarised training is a model which means you will spend 80 per cent of your time training at a moderate intensity & 20 per cent at a high intensity. Polarised training plans generally out perform other training methods & help prevent injury.
In the specific phase, the weekend swim/bike or bike/run workouts are scheduled on the same day & should be done back to back as a "brick" session to simulate the demands of Full Distance racing.
On weekdays during the specific phase, bike & run workouts scheduled on the same day are optional bricks. These sessions are good opportunities to practice pacing & nutrition & to test out race equipment so that these things are familiar on race day.
In the general phase there are sessions in HR Zone 3 and above to develop speed, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity.
What do you get in the plan:
- 22 weeks of swim, bike, run and S&C sessions with videos
- Heart Rate based sessions for Zwift, Garmin, etc
- FORM goggles workouts you can load directly to you goggles
- Links to downloadable session plans including comprehensive swim session plans and links to FORM goggle swim workouts.
- The bike sessions include heart rate based profiles that you can download & use with your indoor train & Garmin.
- Training and race tips
You should consult your doctor before embarking on any physical fitness training. For any of the sessions, especially the strength & conditioning sessions, if you are unsure of the exercises then seek the help & advice of a professional near you.
My name is Karen, I live in Southern Spain where I coach & run Triathlon training camps all year round (ChiliTri). I'm an 8020 Endurance & IRONMAN® Certified Coach, Level 3 British Triathlon Federation Coach & Tutor & qualified Personal Trainer (AIQ/NASM) So if you would like face to face coaching please get in touch.
Good luck with your training and Full Distance Triathlon event!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
04:49:00 | 06:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:52:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:52:00 | 01:20:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Other
x1
|
00:19:00 | 00:17:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:35:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
04:49:00 | 06:00:00 | |
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|
02:52:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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|
01:52:00 | 01:20:00 | |
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—— | —— | |
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|
00:19:00 | 00:17:00 | |
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|
00:35:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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