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ITU World Triathlon Leeds : 8 Week Beginner Standard Distance

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ITU World Triathlon Leeds : 8 Week Beginner Standard Distance

Author

British Triathlon Coaches

Length

8 Weeks

Plan Description

This beginner-friendly, 8-week training plan is for the first- or second-year triathlete who is entered in an standard-distance Triathlon. Start this plan about 8 weeks before your race. Other than health confirmed by your physician and a strong desire to finish the race, there are no prerequisites for starting this training plan. The weekly training progresses gradually from 3 to about 6 hours per week usually including 2 swims, 2 bikes and 2 runs. After following this plan for a minimum of 8 weeks, on race day you will be able to swim 1500 meters, bike 40 kilometers (25 miles), and run 10km (6.2 miles).

General Guidance
-We recommend you visit your GP before you start any training plan
-If you are not sure if any session is suitable for your level of fitness or health, any activity doesn’t feel right or you feel unwell, stop and seek professional advice.
-These sessions are aimed at regular gym users or those with some level of fitness already and aim to build on your fitness and speed, putting the elements together ready for your event
-Enjoy the sessions, build up slowly and have fun!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x2
00:42:00 00:40:00
Run x2
01:07:00 01:10:00
Bike x2
02:04:00 02:00:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
00:42:00 00:40:00
Run
01:07:00 01:10:00
Bike
02:04:00 02:00:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week



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