9 week Intermediate level Sprint Tri
Author
Celeste StPierre
Length
9 Weeks
Typical Week
2 Swim, 3 Bike, 1 Run, 1 Brick
Longest Workout
777 m swim
1:30 hrs bike
0:40 hrs run
Plan Specs
triathlon sprint
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Summary
This plan is for beginner to intermediate athlete interested in doing a sprint triathlon and investing 4-6 hours each week of training. It is most helpful if you have some understanding of Total Immersion method of swimming.
Stats
Sample Day 1
swim 600y/m
Intention is to keep the hip "high" or tilted up until the recovery hand starts to slice back in. Paying attention to balance here.
2x25 swim easy, being loose and supple, arms, hands, neck and shoulders, as you move. Rest w a few deep breaths at the wall.
10x25 note "high" hip as you stroke across the pool. Then note how the hip and recovery arm happen at the same time. The hip is stable, paused, until the elbow of the recovery arm gets slightly past the head, then they both move at the same time, a sense of "falling" into the next stroke.
6x50 rest 3-4 deep breathes as you visualize the timing of hip and recovery arm shifting together.
Sample Day 2
quick spin at cadence of 90 rpms, easy resistance, relaxed position on the bike. Keep heart rate 120 or below.
Sample Day 2
walk 5 min to warm-up, run 2.5 miles at 1:00 min slower than race day pace. finish with 5 min walking.
Sample Day 3
same swim as Monday, but use a tempo trainer set at an easy tempo.
Sample Day 4
easy ride outside, keep resistance easy and cadence quick. spin.
Sample Day 5
Fun run mixing speed and duration very randomly throughout the run. Have fun, no concern for heart rate or distance.
Sample Day 6
1 hour ride on the bike, take in 25g of carbs during this ride. Off the bike for a fast :15 min walk. stretch after.