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IRONMAN® Training Plan (Novice, 10 Weeks, Sunday Race), Email Support + Reusable

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IRONMAN® Training Plan (Novice, 10 Weeks, Sunday Race), Email Support + Reusable

Author

David Glover, MS, CSCS - More than 5,000 athletes have used my plans on TrainingPeaks

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Length

10 Weeks

Typical Week

1 Day Off, 3 Swim, 3 Bike, 4 Run, 2 Strength

Longest Workout

1:40 hrs swim
5:00 hrs bike
2:30 hrs run

Plan Specs

triathlon ironman beginner intermediate hr based

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Summary

enduranceworks krista schultz"You are an IRONMAN®!!!”


When you hear these magical words as you cross the finish line, you’ve accomplished something very special.

Designed for triathletes with limited or no IRONMAN® or 70.3® experience, the primary goal of this NOVICE training plan is to prepare you for a successful IRONMAN® race finish.

Designed by Exercise Physiologist and Coach David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS, this plan encapsulates his education, experience (28 IRONMAN distance finishes with an 8:51 PR), success and passion coaching thousands of triathletes to achieve their excellence...beyond what they knew they could do.

Beginning 10 weeks before your target race, this plan progresses through one base period and one build period (18-19.5 hours is biggest training week) prior to tapering for your race. Each week typically contains 3x swims, 3x bikes, 3x runs plus 1 BRICK run and 2x strength training. Long rides are on Saturday with long runs on Sunday. Monday is the designated day off. Using the plan, you will build up to: 3,800 yards (or meters) swimming, 5-6 hours biking and 2.5-3 hours running.

Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:
• Swim: 750 meters or yards continuously
• Bike: 3 hours
• Run: 2 hours

Purchase of this plan includes our comprehensive 40+ page Triathlon Training Guide, which explains how to use your training plan plus email access to David Glover at any time for questions about this plan.

For more information about this plan, please DOWNLOAD the Description Document.

What do our clients say? Please see their testimonials.

Questions? Please visit us on the web at enduranceworks.com or email David directly at: david@enduranceworks.com.

Training for another race distance? We also have training plans for IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons and Sprint & Olympic Triathlons plus Running Races (from 5k to marathon), too.

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Please note:
• This training plan starts any Monday and can be set to end on race day.
• You can reuse this training plan for future races.
• This plan version assumes your target race is on a Sunday.

Stats

Training Load By Week
Average Weekly Breakdown
Average Weekly Training Hours: 13:33
Training Load By Week
Average Weekly Training Hours: 13:33
Average Weekly Breakdown

David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS

ENDURANCEWORKS, LLC

Triathlon training plans for all triathlon distances from Sprint to IRONMAN® for novice, experienced and masters triathletes. All training plans include training guide, email access to coach and resources including demonstration videos and in-depth webinars.

Specialties: IRONMAN® and 70.3® Triathlon, Planning Your Racing Season, Mental Skills Training and Exercise Physiology.

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Sample Day 1

1:00:00
Swim

W/U:
200 FR easy - practice breathing on both sides, r15s
1 x 100 Float Kick Drill, r10s
100 FR easy - practice sighting by popping head up every 3-4 strokes, r15s
1 x 100 Float Kick Drill, r10s

Main Set:

4 x 500 FR maintain same steady pace for all four (within 3-4s of each other), r20s

C/D: 200 easy CHOICE

View swim drill videos: http://www.enduranceworks.net/resources/swim-drill-videos/

Sample Day 1

1:00:00
Bike

Z2. Change between Small Chain Ring (90+ rpm) and Big Chain Ring (70-80 rpm) every 4-5' while riding.

Sample Day 2

0:45:00
Run Heart Rate Zone Test

Field test to set your training zones for the run.

Download and follow either Running Field Test #1 or #2 protocol at http://www.enduranceworks.net/resources/ to calculate your run training zones using heart rate, pace or perceived effort.

Your training zones may shift over time as you become more fit.

Sample Day 2

0:30:00
OPTIONAL

Core routine focusing on abs, back and hips.

Sample Day 3

1:00:00
Swim

W/U:
100 easy CHOICE
2 x 100 side kicking drill, r10s


Main Set:
Pyramid FR (use pull buoy on odd's):
100, 200, 300, 400 steady, r15s
then
400, 300, 200, 100 steady, r15s

C/D: 200 easy CHOICE

View swim drill videos: http://www.enduranceworks.net/resources/swim-drill-videos/

Sample Day 3

1:00:00
Bike Heart Rate Zone Test

Field test to set your training zones for the bike.

Download and follow "Cycling Field Test" protocol at http://www.enduranceworks.net/resources/ to calculate your bike training zones using power, heart rate or perceived effort.

Your training zones may change over time.

Sample Day 4

0:45:00
Swim Test

W/U:
300 easy CHOICE
4 x 50 FR (fast Z5, easy Z1), r15s
2 x 100 FR start easy and build to Z4, r20s
100 FR easy Z1, r60s

Main Set:

1 x 1000 FR time trial - as fast as you can but pace yourself, r60s

See "Swimming Field Test" at http://www.enduranceworks.net/resources/field-tests/ to calculate your swim training zones.

C/D: 200 easy CHOICE

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