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Full Distance Triathlon 8020 Polarised | HR | Beginner / Low Volume | FORM | Email access to coach

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Full Distance Triathlon 8020 Polarised | HR | Beginner / Low Volume | FORM | Email access to coach

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Karen Parnell L3 BTF Coach & IRONMAN Certified

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Length

22 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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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
Bike
04:49:00 06:00:00
Run
02:52:00 03:00:00
Swim
01:52:00 01:20:00
Day Off
—— ——
Other
00:19:00 00:17:00
Strength
00:35:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Karen Parnell L3 British Triathlon & IRONMANU Certified Coach

ChiliTri

I'm Karen Parnell, IRONMAN U Certified Coach & British Triathlon Federation Level 3 High Performing Coach & Tutor. I'm also a certified NASM PT, WOWSA Level 3 Open Water Swimming Coach & 80/20 Endurance Coach. World Triathlon Coaching Female Triathletes Certified

Together we will meet your goals.

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