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Triathlon: Sprint Triathlon Race Plan, Beginner: 2.5 to 3.75 hrs/wk

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Triathlon: Sprint Triathlon Race Plan, Beginner: 2.5 to 3.75 hrs/wk

Author

Gale Bernhardt

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Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

This 12-Week training plan is for the beginning triathlete looking for an endurance goal. The goal is to complete a triathlon that is roughly 450 yards of swimming, 15 miles of cycling and 3.1 miles of running or running and walking.

This training plan is written for a currently hibernating athlete needing a new goal. This athlete is presently not swimming, does minimal cycling, is not running and needs some inspiration/motivation. Before beginning the program, you are capable of swimming 50 yards (or meters) nonstop, cycling 30 minutes three times per week and you may do other aerobic activities at the gym. You are currently not running and may have some running experience in your past. This plan includes a run/walk option to build your running endurance.

Please refer to the Plan Preview link to preview the first two weeks of the plan. At the end of the plan you will have the fitness to complete your first sprint distance triathlon!

Whether you use this plan to complete a competitive event or you stage your own personal event, the plan can guide you to improved fitness.

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Originally appeared in “Triathlete Magazine"


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
01:50:00 01:30:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Swim x2
—— ——
Run x2
00:35:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
01:50:00 01:30:00
Day Off
—— ——
Swim
—— ——
Run
00:35:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Gale Bernhardt

Gale Bernhardt Consulting Inc.

I offer one-on-one, completely personalized coaching for athletes that want customized training.

For athletes that enjoy self-coaching, but need a bit of help, I offer phone consulting services.

You can find more information about these services on my website www.galebernhardt.com


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