Been There Tri-d That: 8 week Base Building for Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon
Been There Tri-d That: 8 week Base Building for Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon
Author
Laura Bruck Renzelman
Length
8 Weeks
Plan Description
This plan is for athletes who have some triathlon experience and are ready to build their training base in preparation for a summer season of strong racing. This plan is geared with athletes training for sprint and Olympic distance races Athletes should comfortably be able to swim 1500-2000 meters, run 45 minutes, and ride 60 min to start with this plan. I have also included optional swim strength workouts for those not able to access a pool on a regular basis and triathlon focused strength, and mobility sessions. For strength and mobility sessions you will need a set of heavy and light dumbbells, a mini band and a long band with handles.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Strength
x7
|
03:01:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:10:00 | 01:10:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:32:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Swim
x2
|
01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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03:01:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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02:10:00 | 01:10:00 | |
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02:32:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:36:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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