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Couch to 21km Road Running Combination Training Plan (v6.1/18)

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Couch to 21km Road Running Combination Training Plan (v6.1/18)

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

MultiSportCoaching.co.za

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Length

18 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

This Training Plan is for the first-time half-marathon runner or for an athlete who wants to rebuild their fitness after taking a break.

What monitoring equipment do you require to get the most out of this training plan?
A heart rate monitor is essential as the training zones are expressed in %MHR (%Maximum Heart Rate)

Why use this training plan?

Base training is perhaps the single most important training phase of the year. Many athletes never reach their full potential because they neglect this critical phase of training

Base training prepares your body for the rigours of the next training phases which will include more training Volume and Intensity.

The first 8 weeks of this training plan forms the first phase of your preparation and is meant to improve your aerobic fitness and sport-specific strength.

The next 8 weeks is the Build and Peak phase that will build your Physical and Mental strength in preparation for your 21km race.

What can you expect?

The training starts at 2 hours and 55 minutes a week and builds to a maximum of 7 hours and 56 minutes per week.

Weeks 1 to 8 - Base Training Phase
Weeks 9 to 14 - Build Phase
Weeks 15 to 16 - Peak Phase
Week 17 - Taper Week
Week 18 - Race Week

Weeks 10 and 15 are test weeks.
You would need access to a 5km running route that you can use without restriction.

Access to Facilities
Access to a flat 5km running route or circuit for the run tests.

What is included with the training plan?
Included with this plan are sport-specific flexibility and core strength plans.
Access our FREE training tools to help you accurately set up your training zones.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:46:00 02:30:00
Other x2
00:43:00 00:40:00
Strength x2
01:01:00 00:45:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:46:00 02:30:00
Other
00:43:00 00:40:00
Strength
01:01:00 00:45:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Coach Shamus

multisportcoaching.co.za

Mission statement.
To have a positive impact on the athletic performances of as many athletes as we can reach whether it be as small as a tweak of a program schedule or as massive as the total transformation of a life.

Company History
Established in 1993 we have grown from a handful of local elite triathletes on “cut-and-paste” plans to a network of athletes of varying abilities around the world being remotely coached with individualised training programs.


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