4 week Polarized Ironman Base Mesocycle
Author: IREP ATHLETICS
Length: 4 Weeks
Tags: triathlon, ironman
Typical Week: 4 Bike, 4 Run, 4 Swim
Longest Workout:
1:04 hrs swim
2:35 hrs bike
1:20 hrs run
Author: IREP ATHLETICS
Length: 4 Weeks
Tags: triathlon, ironman
Typical Week: 4 Bike, 4 Run, 4 Swim
Longest Workout:
1:04 hrs swim
2:35 hrs bike
1:20 hrs run
4 week Polarized Ironman Base Mesocycle
Designed For: Athletes at the beginning of their training season. This is an efficient, 4 week Phase 1 Base plan for the Ironman distance triathlete. The workouts are specifically designed to prepare you mentally and physically for the rigors of Ironman.
Purchase of this plan includes:. Access to how to training videos, e-guide, both pdf and excel versions of the workout plans for easy printing and progress tracking.
***It is always recommended to see your physician before starting a new exercise program***
Designed by the Certified Athletic Trainers, Strength Specialists, and IRONMAN Certified Coaches at The Training Plan Source Powered by IREP Athletics LLC. Anthony J Ross ATC, CSCS, M. Ed., Scott Proscia BS ATC, M. Ed., IRONMAN Certified Coach, and Colin Kalescky BS CPT bring you plans that incorporate over 25+ years of combined education and experience designed to help YOU achieve your personal fitness goals and Respond Evolve Perform.
Prior to using this plan, you should be injury free and able to exercise consistently without significant pain
Questions? Please visit TheTrainingPlanSource.com or for performance and endurance questions email Coach Scott at: Scott@irepathletics.com and for Injury Management, Weight Loss, and Strength questions email Coach Anthony at: Anthony@irepathletics.com
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Warm Up : 500 as 2 x 100 Free/75 Breast/50 back/25 kick
900 -9 x 100 as (CSS +15, CSS +5, CSS) as (touch and go, 10 s rest, 5 sec rest)* j
200- 2 x 100 IM (no time goal)
400- 8 x 50 drill
2 each of
kick on side one arm extended
1 arm swim R
1 arm swim L
Fist
This is a chance to break out the mountain bike or cross bike if you have it and hit the trails. There is no structure just have fun. If on your tribike practice mounts, U turns, zig zags, bunny hops etc... Cap at the top of Z1
5 x 1200 on the track or flat course
10 min easy 6 x 4 min Z5 / 2 min easy finish easy cooldown
10 minute easy warm up ( use 5 minutes as dynamic mobility/drills)
main set:
3 x 15 minutes at middle of Z2 with 2 minute walk breaks at Z1 (90 steps per minute goal)
balance capped at top of Z1 take walk breaks as needed to maintain HR cap
2hrs15 with mins as
20 mins easy with cap at Z1 HR/Power
1 x 40 mins at middle of Z2 HR/Power (cadence 80-100)
Balance cap at top of Z1
20 minute run effort Cap at Z1
Have shoes ready to go do not get in the habit of grabbing some food keep this specific. Hit your cadence goal of 90 steps per minute. Take walk breaks as need to keep HR in Z1
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The Training Plan Source is a one stop shop for the Do It Yourself endurance athlete.
Our training plans are made by Expert Coaches at IREP Athletics. Our coaches have athletic and competitive experience as well as Masters and Bachelor’s degrees in exercise science, sports medicine, and engineering giving us a unique advantage in writing world class training plans by providing educational platforms for YOU to Respond, Evolve, Perform at the highest level.