Plan Description

Meticulously crafted from the principles laid out in Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden's best-selling book 80/20 Triathlon, this Level 1 plan will provide the athlete with the same workout structure used by the most successful triathletes in the world. Each week, cycle, and the complete 16-week plan has been specifically formulated to match the research articulated in Fitzgerald's publications and ensures the triathlete adheres to the 80/20 principle.

Target Athlete

This plan is designed for any triathlete, beginner or experienced, who needs or prefers a low-volume training plan for the sprint distance. Before you begin, you should be comfortably able to swim and run for 45 minutes, cycle for 60 minutes, and complete at least four total hours of aerobic exercise over seven days. The weekly training volume starts at approximately six hours in Week 1 and peaks at approximately 8.5 hours in Week 13.

100% Structured Workouts

This plan leverages the TrainingPeaks.com structured workout feature with power-based run and HR-based bike workouts. All swim workouts are pace-based. On supported devices, including many Garmin models, each workout can be exported to the device, which will automatically guide you through the session with duration, lap, and intensity prompts. Workouts do not have to be exported to be performed effectively, as the detailed descriptions provide all the information you need to successfully complete the workout. See our Structured Workout page for more information.

Level Guarantee

Not sure which level is right for you? Each 80/20 plan comes with a Level Guarantee: if you discover that the level you have selected is too hard or too easy for you, simply contact us for a complimentary switch to a different level within the same distance category.

Support

Robust support resources and documentation for your plan, including zone guidelines, can be found at the 80/20 Resources page. Purchasers of this plan will be able to contact the authors Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden directly in order to request clarification on any items that may be unclear in the plan.

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