The Cutting Edge Runner & Triathlete - Training Plans for Runners & Triathletes by Matt Fitzgerald

Compare Running plans  Compare Triathlon plans  Sync your Plan to your Garmin  Pace Zones Index (PZI) Chart  How to purchase and get started  Using plans with Garmin Training Center  Matt's complete bio  Contact Matt Matt's Latest Book is INCLUDED with all Triathlon plan purchases! FREE shipping in US and Canada. Running & Triathlon Plans   Newly updated: Now compatible with Garmin Forerunner 301, 205, 305, 405 The Cutting Edge Runner, Pace-based Running Plans - These plans use "pace zones" to prescribe intensity. Find your pace zones using our PZI TM chart. With a Garmin Forerunner, treadmill or other speed & distance watch, you can follow these plans and get the most out of your training hardware, and the most out of your time! You'll receive a .TCX file by email when you purchase a plan, read our how-to guide to sync it with your Garmin. Be sure to download TrainingPeaks Device Agent for a totally interactive experience. » Running: 5k, Garmin Forerunner Compatible, Pace based     5K Training Plan - Level 0  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 1  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 2  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 3  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 4  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 5  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 6  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 7  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 8  12 weeks     5K Training Plan - Level 9  12 weeks » Running: 10k, Garmin Forerunner Compatible, Pace based     10K Training Plan - Level 0  81 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 1  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 2  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 3  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 4  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 5  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 6  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 7  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 8  12 weeks     10K Training Plan - Level 9  12 weeks » Running: Half-Marathon, Garmin Forerunner Compatible, Pace based     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 0  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 1  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 2  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 3  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 4  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 5  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 6  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 7  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 8  16 weeks     Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 9  16 weeks » Running: Marathon, Garmin Forerunner Compatible, Pace based     Marathon Training Plan - Level 0  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 1  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 2  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 3  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 4  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 5  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 6  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 7  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 8  20 weeks     Marathon Training Plan - Level 9  20 weeks Triathlete Magazine's Essential Triathlon Training Plans - These plans are in cooperation with Triathlete Magazine, the world's largest and most respected triathlon publication. There are 40 complete plans for every level of triathlete, from newbies to pros, and for every distance, from sprints to Ironman. Each plan was designed by Matt Fitzgerald, a Triathlete contributing writer and author of Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book and Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide. All Plans Include Matt's Book "Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide". Free shipping in US and Canada. » Triathlon: Sprint Distance $49.95 with book     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  12 weeks     Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  12 weeks » Triathlon: Olympic Distance $59.95 with book     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  16 weeks     Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  16 weeks » Triathlon: Half-Iron Distance $69.95 with book     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  20 weeks     Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  20 weeks » Triathlon: Iron Distance $79.95 with book     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  24 weeks     Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  24 weeks Training Plan Details and Plan Descriptions Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This plan offers the minimal training you need for a successful Ironman finish. And by successful I mean finishing strong, not limping across the line and falling on your face! The Level 1 training plan features 9 workouts per week, with relatively short workouts during the week and all of the long ones crammed into the weekends. In the odd-numbered weeks you’ll do 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In weeks 2, 6, and so forth, you will do a brick workout instead of a ride on Saturday, which effectively adds a fourth run to your schedule. In weeks 4, 8, and so forth, you will do a brick workout on Sunday instead of a run, which effectively adds a fourth ride to the schedule. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Like the Level 2 training plans for shorter distances, this plan offers a small training “cushion” so you can start your Ironman with a little more certainty that you’re prepared to finish strong. The Level 2 training plan features 9 workouts per week, with relatively short workouts during the week and all of the long ones crammed into the weekends. In the odd-numbered weeks you’ll do 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In weeks 2, 6, and so forth, you will do a brick workout instead of a ride on Saturday, which effectively adds a fourth run to your schedule. In weeks 4, 8, and so forth, you will do a brick workout on Sunday instead of a run, which effectively adds a fourth ride to the schedule. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This plan is a good fit if you want to prepare for an Ironman on a time-efficient schedule of 9 workouts per week, but you’re prepared to handle 9 fairly challenging workouts. The Level 3 training plan features relatively short workouts during the week and all of the long ones crammed into the weekends. In the odd-numbered weeks you’ll do 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In weeks 2, 6, and so forth, you will do a brick workout instead of a ride on Saturday, which effectively adds a fourth run to your schedule. In weeks 4, 8, and so forth, you will do a brick workout on Sunday instead of a run, which effectively adds a fourth ride to the schedule. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 4-6 Ironman training plans are custom made for those who want to do more than just finish an Ironman. Perhaps you are returning to an Ironman event you have done in the past and you want to better your time. Or maybe you even have an ambition to earn a qualifying slot for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship. These training plans will help you achieve such goals in a time efficient way that still allows you to please your boss and enjoy your family. Choose the Level 4 training plan if you are not accustomed to a training load of 10 workouts per week (including a bike-run brick) but feel you are ready for such a schedule now.The plan features 3 swims, 3 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout per week. The bricks are scheduled on Thursday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 4-6 Ironman training plans are custom made for those who want to do more than just finish an Ironman. Perhaps you are returning to an Ironman event you have done in the past and you want to better your time. Or maybe you even have an ambition to earn a qualifying slot for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship. These training plans will help you achieve such goals in a time efficient way that still allows you to please your boss and enjoy your family. The Level 5 training plan provides the perfect balance of challenging training and time efficiency. It features 3 swims, 3 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout per week. The bricks are scheduled on Thursday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 4-6 Ironman training plans are custom made for those who want to do more than just finish an Ironman. Perhaps you are returning to an Ironman event you have done in the past and you want to better your time. Or maybe you even have an ambition to earn a qualifying slot for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship. These training plans will help you achieve such goals in a time efficient way that still allows you to please your boss and enjoy your family. If are not quite willing and able to take on the 11-workouts-per-week schedules in the Level 7-10 training plans, try this Level 6 training plan. It packs a lot of focused training into 10 weekly workouts. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed to prepare you for maximum performance in an Ironman Triathlon, but assumes you do not quite have the time or ability to train as hard as the top pros. In the Level 7 plan you will swim, cycle, and run each 4 times a week. This weekly workout schedule includes a bike-run brick workout, which takes place on Thursday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this plan if you are experienced at the Ironman distance, you want to take your performance to the next level, and you're preapred to devote 18 average weekly hours to training. In the Level 8 plan you will swim, cycle, and run each 4 times a week. This weekly workout schedule includes a bike-run brick workout, which takes place on Thursday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview When training toward the upper limits of what the human body can handle it’s all too easy to become overtrained. Choose this plan if you feel you could train as hard as anyone for an Ironman but want to be careful you don’t overtrain. In the Level 9 plan you will swim, cycle, and run each 4 times a week. This weekly workout schedule includes a bike-run brick workout, which takes place on Thursday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. »Click to read the full description Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  $84.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview If your goal is to win an Ironman, or you wish to train as well as those who do win Ironmans, use this training plan. In the Level 10 plan you will swim, cycle, and run each 4 times a week. This weekly workout schedule includes a bike-run brick workout, which takes place on Thursday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed for first-time half Ironman participants who want to do just enough training for a successful finish. The plan is 20 weeks long. It begins with an 8-week base phase, followed by a 6-week build phase and a 6-week peak phase. Odd-numbered training weeks include 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. Weeks 2, 6 and so forth include 3 swims, 2 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout. Weeks 4, 8 and so forth include 3 swims, 3 rides, 2 runs, and a bike-run brick. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview If you can handle the Level 1 plan, which prescribes the minimum training needed for a successful half-Ironman finish, you can probably handle this plan, which offers a little more than the minimum . The plan is 20 weeks long. It begins with an 8-week base phase, followed by a 6-week build phase and a 6-week peak phase. Odd-numbered training weeks include 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. Weeks 2, 6 and so forth include 3 swims, 2 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout. Weeks 4, 8 and so forth include 3 swims, 3 rides, 2 runs, and a bike-run brick. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  $69.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan will prepare you for a successful half- Ironman finish in 20 weeks. Choose this plan if you are starting with a decent level of triathlon fitness but you want to follow a training plan with a manageable schedule of 9 workouts per week. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan will prepare you for a successful half- Ironman finish in 20 weeks. It will be a good fit for you if your half-Ironman goal is more ambitious than just finishing, yet time efficiency is very important to you in your training. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is best suited to triathletes aiming to better their performance in previous half Ironmans using a highly time-efficient training plan. The Level 5 plan is 20 weeks long and comprises an 8-week base phase and 6-week build and peak phases. A typical training week includes 3 swims, 3 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout. The brick workouts fall on Wednesday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. Every fourth week is a recovery week. The final 10 days of the plan constitute a taper period. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this training plan if you are willing and ready to work very hard to achieve a great half-Ironman performance, but you don’t want even an ounce of waste in your training schedule. The Level 6 plan is 20 weeks long and comprises an 8-week base phase and 6-week build and peak phases. A typical training week includes 3 swims, 3 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout. The brick workouts fall on Wednesday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. Every fourth week is a recovery week. The final 10 days of the plan constitute a taper period. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this plan if you wish you could quit your job and train full time for a half-Ironman, but you can’t. The best you can do is pack as much high-quality training in your limited free time as possible, which is what this plan offers. The Level 7 plan is 20 weeks long and comprises an 8-week base phase and 6-week build and peak phases. A typical training week includes 3 swims, 3 rides, 3 runs, and a bike-run brick workout. The brick workouts fall on Wednesday in odd-numbered weeks and on Saturday in even-numbered weeks. Every fourth week is a recovery week. The final 10 days of the plan constitute a taper period. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 8-10 training plans are designed for those who are looking to achieve a lifetime peak performance at the half-Ironman distance. Choose the Level 8 plan if you are ready for a very heavy training schedule, but not the heaviest. There’s a little restraint in the workouts that comprise this plan to suit those who don’t want to risk overdoing it, yet are very competitive. The plan is 20 weeks long and comprise an 8-week base phase, a 6-week build phase, and a 6-week peak phase. It includes two optional tune-up races: a sprint at the end of Week 12 and an Olympic distance race at the end of Week 16. Every fourth week is a recovery week and the last 10 days constitute a tapering period. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 8-10 training plans are designed for those who are looking to achieve a lifetime peak performance at the half-Ironman distance. If you are almost willing and able to train as hard as any triathlete, but not quite, choose this Level 9 training plan. The plan is 20 weeks long and comprise an 8-week base phase, a 6-week build phase, and a 6-week peak phase. It includes two optional tune-up races: a sprint at the end of Week 12 and an Olympic distance race at the end of Week 16. Every fourth week is a recovery week and the last 10 days constitute a tapering period. »Click to read the full description Half-Ironman Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  $74.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 8-10 training plans are designed for those who are looking to achieve a lifetime peak performance at the half-Ironman distance. If time is no object and you have trained as much as 18 to 20 hours a week in the past, then choose this Level 10 training plan. The plan is 20 weeks long and comprise an 8-week base phase, a 6-week build phase, and a 6-week peak phase. It includes two optional tune-up races: a sprint at the end of Week 12 and an Olympic distance race at the end of Week 16. Every fourth week is a recovery week and the last 10 days constitute a tapering period. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This is your bare-bones Olympic distance training plan – the minimal training you need to do to complete such as race without suffering inordinately. It is well suited to beginning triathletes who want to start with an Olympic distance race, and to any triathlete who wants or needs to prepare for such a race with a low-volume training plan. There are only 6 scheduled workouts a typical week: 2 swims, 2 rides, and 2 runs. In weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8, a 10-minute transition run is tacked onto the end of Saturday’s bike ride. In weeks 10 and 14 a bike-run brick workout takes the place of Sunday’s run. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This plan is well suited to beginning triathletes who want to start with an Olympic distance race, and to any triathlete who wants or needs to prepare for such a race with a low-volume training plan. There are only 6 scheduled workouts a typical week: 2 swims, 2 rides, and 2 runs. In weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8, a 10-minute transition run is tacked onto the end of Saturday’s bike ride. In weeks 10 and 14 a bike-run brick workout takes the place of Sunday’s run. The plan is 16 weeks in length and includes an optional sprint distance tune-up race at the end of Week 12. The base phase is six weeks long and the build and peak phases five weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final one is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled for week 12. If you don’t have the opportunity to do one, do a brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This plan offers a good balance between time efficiency and results. Like the Level 1 and Level 2 plans, it features only 6 scheduled workouts in a typical week--2 swims, 2 rides, and 2 runs--but the workouts are more challenging to suit those who don't just want to finish but want to finish well. In weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8, a 10-minute transition run is tacked onto the end of Saturday’s bike ride. In weeks 10 and 14 a bike-run brick workout takes the place of Sunday’s run. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed to prepare you for a successful Olympic-Distance triathlon performance in 16 weeks. In a typical week there are 9 scheduled workouts: 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In Weeks 2, 4, and 6, a 10-minute transition run follows Saturday’s bike ride. In Weeks, 8, 10, and 14, a bike-run brick workout replaces Saturday’s ride. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed to prepare you for a successful Olympic-Distance triathlon performance in 16 weeks. In a typical week there are 9 scheduled workouts: 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In Weeks 2, 4, and 6, a 10-minute transition run follows Saturday’s bike ride. In Weeks, 8, 10, and 14, a bike-run brick workout replaces Saturday’s ride. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed to prepare you for a successful Olympic-Distance triathlon performance in 16 weeks. In a typical week there are 9 scheduled workouts: 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In Weeks 2, 4, and 6, a 10-minute transition run follows Saturday’s bike ride. In Weeks, 8, 10, and 14, a bike-run brick workout replaces Saturday’s ride. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed to prepare you for a successful Olympic-Distance triathlon performance in 16 weeks. In a typical week there are 9 scheduled workouts: 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs. In Weeks 2, 4, and 6, a 10-minute transition run follows Saturday’s bike ride. In Weeks, 8, 10, and 14, a bike-run brick workout replaces Saturday’s ride. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is very challenging and will suffice to prepare you for a very competitive Olympic-distance triathlon race performance. The workouts in this plan are slightly less demanding than those in the Level 9 and Level 10 plans, so it will probably be a good fit if you are not accustomed to doing two workouts per day, six days a week, but you feel prepared to do so now. The plan is 16 weeks long. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this plan if you have serious competitive ambitions at the Olympic distance but you still need a little more development time before you reach your personal limit. (In other words, Level 10 can wait a year or two.) The plan is 16 weeks long. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Olympic-Distance Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is no joke. Tackle it only if you can look at yourself in a mirror and say, “I’m ready for elite-level triathlon training,” without blinking or laughing. The plan is 16 weeks long. The base phase lasts 6 weeks and the build and peak phases last 5 weeks apiece. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are recovery weeks and the final week is a taper week. An optional tune-up sprint triathlon is scheduled at the end of Week 12. If you can’t find a sprint triathlon to do at that time, or if you prefer not to do one then, just do the alternative brick workout instead. »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 1  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This training plan is designed to prepare inexperienced triathletes to successfully complete a sprint triathlon in 12 weeks. It entails just one workout per day, six days per week: two swims, two rides, and two runs. (There’s a third weekly run in weeks 8 and 10, where Saturday’s ride is replaced with a bike-run brick workout.) The plan is divided into three phases. Weeks 1-3 constitute the base phase; the next four weeks make up the build phase; and the last five are the peak phase. Weeks 4 and 8 are recovery weeks, with slightly reduced training to give your body a chance to absorb recent training and prepare for the harder workouts to come. Week 12 – race week – is a taper week, meaning your training tapers off during the week to ensure you’re rested and ready to perform on race day. »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 2  $64.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This is also a very low-volume plan for triathletes beginning at square one, but the workouts are a little longer than those in Level 1. The plan is designed to prepare you to successfully complete a sprint triathlon in 12 weeks. It entails just one workout per day, six days per week: two swims, two rides, and two runs. (There’s a third weekly run in weeks 8 and 10, where Saturday’s ride is replaced with a bike-run brick workout.) »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 3  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this plan if you have already started swimming and running, at least, but you still wish to train conservatively for your a sprint triathlon. The plan is designed to prepare you to successfully complete a sprint triathlon in 12 weeks. It entails just one workout per day, six days per week: two swims, two rides, and two runs. (There’s a third weekly run in weeks 8 and 10, where Saturday’s ride is replaced with a bike-run brick workout.) »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 4  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview This plan takes a more aggressive approach than the Level 1-3 plans do to developing your fitness within the parameters of 12 weeks of training, 6 workouts per week, and a modest initial fitness level. The plan is designed to prepare you to successfully complete a sprint triathlon in 12 weeks. It entails just one workout per day, six days per week: two swims, two rides, and two runs. (There’s a third weekly run in weeks 8 and 10, where Saturday’s ride is replaced with a bike-run brick workout.) »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 5  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this plan if you’re up to doing three workouts per week in each discipline, but wish to stay close to the minimum amount of training that such a schedule entails. The Level 5 sprint triathlon training plan is appropriate for triathletes who already have a decent base of swim, bike, and run fitness and want to not just finish a sprint triathlon, but finish well. It includes 3 swim workouts, 3 rides, and 3 runs in a typical week. There’s a fourth run in the even-numbered weeks, which include either a 10-minute transition run following Saturday’s foundation ride or a brick workout instead of Saturday’s ride (weeks 8 and 19). »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 6  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 6 sprint triathlon training plan is appropriate for triathletes who already have a decent base of swim, bike, and run fitness and want to not just finish a sprint triathlon, but finish well. Most of the workouts in this plan are a notch or two more challenging than those in the Level 5 plan. The plan includes 3 swim workouts, 3 rides, and 3 runs in a typical week. There’s a fourth run in the even-numbered weeks, which include either a 10-minute transition run following Saturday’s foundation ride or a brick workout instead of Saturday’s ride (weeks 8 and 19). »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 7  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview Choose this plan if you want to achieve the highest fitness level possible within the parameters of a 12-week plan, 9 workouts per week, and a moderate level of initial fitness. The Level 7 plan includes 3 swim workouts, 3 rides, and 3 runs in a typical week. There’s a fourth run in the even-numbered weeks, which include either a 10-minute transition run following Saturday’s foundation ride or a brick workout instead of Saturday’s ride (weeks 8 and 19). »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 8  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 8-10 Sprint Triathlon Training Plans are best thought of as crash training plans for triathletes with a sound base of swim, bike, and run fitness who, for whatever reason, decide they want to peak for a sprint triathlon soon – in 12 weeks. The Level 8 plan is a good fit for those who are prepared to handle 12 workouts per week but are not accustomed to such frequency of training. The plan begins with a short, 3-week base phase. The following build phase is 4 weeks long and the final 5 weeks comprise the peak phase. There are 12 workouts in a typical week – 4 swims, 4 rides, and 4 runs. Weeks 2, 4, and 6 include an extra, 10-minute transition run after Friday’s ride; in weeks 8 and 10, the separate ride and run scheduled for Saturday are collapsed into a single bike-run brick workout. Monday is a rest day every week and weeks 4 and 8 are recovery weeks. The final week is a taper week. »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 9  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 8-10 Sprint Triathlon Training Plans are best thought of as crash training plans for triathletes with a sound base of swim, bike, and run fitness who, for whatever reason, decide they want to peak for a sprint triathlon soon – in 12 weeks. The Level 9 plan features slightly more high-intensity work and slightly longer long workouts than the Level 8 plan, which is designed for those who are prepared to handle 12 workouts per week but are not accustomed to such frequency of training. The Level 9 plan begins with a short, 3-week base phase. The following build phase is 4 weeks long and the final 5 weeks comprise the peak phase. There are 12 workouts in a typical week – 4 swims, 4 rides, and 4 runs. Weeks 2, 4, and 6 include an extra, 10-minute transition run after Friday’s ride; in weeks 8 and 10, the separate ride and run scheduled for Saturday are collapsed into a single bike-run brick workout. Monday is a rest day every week and weeks 4 and 8 are recovery weeks. The final week is a taper week. »Click to read the full description Sprint Triathlon Training Plan - Level 10  $54.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Level 8-10 Sprint Triathlon Training Plans are best thought of as crash training plans for triathletes with a sound base of swim, bike, and run fitness who, for whatever reason, decide they want to peak for a sprint triathlon soon – in 12 weeks. The Level 10 plan packs as much sprint-focused training into 12 weeks as you will ever need to do. It’s not so much the raw volume as the volume of high-intensity training that will whip you into fantastic shape – or wear you down, if you’re not prepared to handle it. The plan begins with a short, 3-week base phase. The following build phase is 4 weeks long and the final 5 weeks comprise the peak phase. There are 12 workouts in a typical week – 4 swims, 4 rides, and 4 runs. Weeks 2, 4, and 6 include an extra, 10-minute transition run after Friday’s ride; in weeks 8 and 10, the separate ride and run scheduled for Saturday are collapsed into a single bike-run brick workout. Monday is a rest day every week and weeks 4 and 8 are recovery weeks. The final week is a taper week. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 0  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 0, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 3 times per week, 20-25 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 1  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 1, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 3 times per week, 22 to 30 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 2  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 2, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 3 times per week, 25 to 30 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 3  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 3, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, 25 to 30 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 4  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 4, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, 30 to 35 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 5  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 5, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, 30 to 40 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 6  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 6, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, 30 to 45 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 7  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 7, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, 35 to 50 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 8  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 8, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, 35 to 55 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 5K Training Plan - Level 9  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 9, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, 40 to 60 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 0  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 0, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 3 times per week, 20 to 30 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 1  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 1, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 3 times per week, 25 to 30 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 2  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 2, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, 30 to 40 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 3  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 3, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, 35 to 45 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 4  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 4, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, 35 to 60 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 5  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 5, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, 35 to 55 minutes per run. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 6  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 6, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, 35 to 60 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 7  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 7, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, 40 to 60 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 8  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 8, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, 40 to 60 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description 10K Training Plan - Level 9  $29.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 10K Training Plan, Level 9, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 10K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, 40 to 70 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 3 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 9 to 12 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 12 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-3 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 0  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 0, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, up to 40 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 1  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 1, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, up to 45 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 2  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 2, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 4 times per week, up to 45 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 3  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 3, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, up to 45 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 4  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 4, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, up to 50 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 5  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 5, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, up to 50 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 6  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 6, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, up to 55 minutes per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 7  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 7, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, up to 1 hour per run. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 8  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 8, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful 5K race in 9 to 12 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, up to 1 hour and 10 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan. »Click to read the full description Half-Marathon Training Plan - Level 9  $39.95    ^Back to Top Plan Description and Athlete Profile    View the Plan Preview The Cutting-Edge Runner 5K Training Plan, Level 9, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 6 times per week, up to 1 hour and 20 minutes per run. You should also have recent experience with high-intensity workouts such as speed intervals and tempo runs before starting this plan. The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan.