12 Week Intermediate Olympic Distance Triathlon Training Plan
This is a 12 Week Intermediate training plan to prepare athletes for the Olympic (International) Distance Triathlon
This plan is for the triathlete who has 2 or more years of experience competing in Sprint & Olympic Distances, Has some familiarity with utilizing interval training in their race preparation and has an average of 8-10 hours per week to train.
Plan features
•All workout times are given in duration for bike & run, and distance for swim
•Swims included suggested skill focuses for every practice
•Balanced training for endurance, speed & skill in all disciplines
•Brick and transition runs are included
•Brick Repeat workouts are included
Benefits
•Plan your training more easily regardless of your pace
•Prepare for race paced running off the bike
•Get adequate Transition practice for race day confidence
•Plan ahead with your job/spouse/friends for long training days
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∙Flexible, detailed plan from world class coach Suzanne Atkinson, MD
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Testimonials
My first tri this summer, I knocked 4+ minutes off my 1/2 mile swim. - David Young, Triathlete
I also REALLY like that I have a coach that is thinking outside the box. - Mike Quigley, Leadville 100 finisher
Read More -->Is this plan for you?
This is an advanced 12 Week Olympic Distance triathlon plan that uses time based workouts based on a projected 2-2:30 hr finish time.
Consider this plan if you:
∙Currently train 3-5 hours per week or more
∙Have completed one or more Olympic Distance Triathlon
∙Have a target goal of 2:30 or less in your next triathlon
∙Can currently run 30 minutes, bike 45 minutes and swim 1500 yards or more
∙Have been training at your current load for at least 4-6 weeks injury free.
Coaching philosophy: "We are capable of more than we think we are."
Working with Outward Bound Wilderness taught me that we can push ourselves far beyond our preconceived physical and emotional limits. Suzanne excels at both technical instruction in swim, run & cycling skills as well as exercise science & evidence based periodized training for maximum performance.