First Time Finisher's 12 Week Sprint
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First Time Finisher's 12 Week Sprint
Author
Suzanne Atkinson
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12 Weeks
Typical Week
1 Day Off, 2 Swim, 2 Bike, 2 Run
Longest Workout
0:34 hrs swim
2:00 hrs bike
1:00 hrs run
Plan Specs
triathlon sprint
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Summary
This training plan is designed with the "First Time Finisher" in mind. If you can do the following, you should be successful following this plan. If not, don't let that discourage you, 12 weeks is ample time to get up to speed in all three disciplines.
You should be able to:
-Ride a Bike (and own one...any bike)
-Swim 25-50 yards without stopping
-Run/Walk 20 minutes (any combination)
The plan uses only precieved exertion and duration, so tools such as a heart rate monitor and power meter are not needed. After purchase of the plan, a 29 page document (also available for free at http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/) will guide you through the 12 week plan.
The guide includes a lot of helpful tips and insight for the new triathlete in preparing to finish their first triathlon.
Average training volume over the 12 weeks is just over 4 hours and peaks at just over 6 hours in the 10th week. Volume is lowest at the beginning and peaks in Week 10 of the plan with every 4th week scaled back for recovery.
Something missing from the plan? Just email me (address is in the training guide you'll have access to after purchase).
Stats
Sample Day 1
Swim easy sets at a moderate pace. Rest When needed without worry about swimming continuous laps or sets. Do 25 or 50 at a time, rest and continue. Try to swim at least the total as suggested in the Planned Distance.
Sample Day 2
Ride at an easy conversational pace on a flat to rolling course. Keep it on the easy side. If you become breathless for more thana few minutes at a time, use an easier gear and slow down. This ride is intended to gradually build your bike endurance.
Sample Day 3
WU: 5 minutes brisk walk, fast cadence.
MS: Easy run at conversational pace. Effort should be fairly light. RPE 9-11. May sprinkle in brisk walking breaks for 30 sec - 2 minutes, then resume running. Try to increase your time of continuous running, with short walk breaks as needed.
CD: 5 minutes brisk walk, followed by stretching.
Sample Day 4
Swim easy sets at a moderate pace. Rest When needed without worry about swimming continuous laps or sets. Do 25 or 50 at a time, rest and continue. Try to swim at least the total as suggested in the Planned Distance.
Sample Day 5
Ride at an easy conversational pace on a flat to rolling course. Keep it on the easy side. If you become breathless for more thana few minutes at a time, use an easier gear and slow down. This ride is intended to gradually build your bike endurance.
Sample Day 6
WU: 5 minutes brisk walk, fast cadence. Follow with muscle Activation Drills attached to your plan.
MS: Easy run at conversational pace. Effort should be fairly light. RPE 9-11. May sprinkle in brisk walking breaks for 30 sec - 2 minutes, then resume running. Try to increase your time of continuous running, with short walk breaks as needed.
CD: 5 minutes brisk walk, followed by stretching plan attached to your plan.
Sample Day 8
Swim easy sets at a moderate pace. Rest When needed without worry about swimming continuous laps or sets. Do 25 or 50 at a time, rest and continue. Try to swim at least the total as suggested in the Planned Distance.