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Half Distance Triathlon, Beginner (Bike Power; Run HR)

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Half Distance Triathlon, Beginner (Bike Power; Run HR)

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Author

Maria Simone

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Length

16 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

This 16-week half course plan is designed for the triathlete who is new to the distance. This plan includes 2-3 swim workouts each week, 3 bike sessions, and 3-4 runs (some of which are short transition runs).

Before starting this plan, athletes should be able to swim 1500-2000 yards (continuously or as masters' style sets), bike 75 minutes continuously, and run 45 minutes continuously. Weekly volume prior to starting this plan should be at least 5-6 hours of swim, bike and run.

The plan includes benchmark testing to calculate power and HR zones.

This plan includes a one-time email consult. I recommend reviewing the plan *first* and asking all of your questions in one email. Email is: maria@nolimitsendurance.com.

If you would like additional one-to-one assistance or coach-guidance, 30-60 minute consults are available for 20% off the current rate. Consultations can be done via phone, Zoom, or similar service for advice about pacing, nutrition, questions about zones, and the like. Athletes local to Arvada, CO or Conifer, CO can arrange for in-person consults as well. Note: these consultations are not included in the original purchase price of this plan. Email maria@nolimitsendurance.com to set this up.

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About the Coach:
This plan was created by a USA Triathlon Level 3 certified coach with 15 years of coaching experience, and an athletic history that includes 10x 140.6 finishes, including 4 finishes at IMLP, and finishing the World Championships in Kona. Coach Maria is also a double iron-distance champion, and accomplished ultrarunner. Maria has been named as the USA Triathlon Coach Education of the Year, and the Coach of the Year,from Outspoken Woman in Triathlon. You can read more about her here: https://www.nolimitsendurance.com/about-us/coach-maria-simone/

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Training Plan Sample Week

Sample Workouts - Week 200
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Monday

Adaptation & Recovery Day

Rest
We use the training stimuli to push the body beyond what it normally does - which breaks it down. So, technically, active training makes the body more fatigued and less fit.

Through recovery (rest, sleep, proper fueling & hydration, daily nutrition of nutrient dense foods, post-workout recovery fueling) we help the body adapt to that training stimuli - which makes the body fresher and more fit.

So, consider these days as a KEY PART of your training. They are not a break from training - they make the training work :-).
Details
Tuesday

Base Endurance

Bike00:45:0029 TSSStructured Workout
This is a base endurance ride. Nothing fancy or tricky - just a series of efforts in the steady range.

This should NOT feel hard. If it does, back it down.

Our goal with ride such as this is aerobic development and endurance.

Fuel & hydrate :-)
Details

Mixed Function 2 (bd)

Strength00:30:00
Do this workout as a circuit, either
1) 10-30 repetitions, or
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2) spending 50-55 seconds per exercise
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With either option, take 5-10 seconds to switch exercises.
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Complete one set of each exercise continuously to complete one round. Complete a total of 3 rounds.
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The level you choose depends upon your ability to complete the repetitions with perfect form. Do not compromise form for quantitity.
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*The number of repetitions is based upon your fitness and your ability to maintain perfect form for the duration. It is better to do less repetitions with perfect form, than more with improper form.
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FLUTTER KICK
Notes: Lay flat on your back, with your arms at your sides. Keep your abs tight and engaged. Raise your legs slightly off the ground, and begin flutter kicking them, as if you were swimming.

CROSS CRAWL - TUCK (A.K.A. BIRDDOG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU-bKcGVlLY


OBLIQUE CRUNCHES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcvfBd9C2kA


HIP FLEXOR, WITH BAND
Notes: Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Place an exercise band around your quadriceps, just above the knee. Bring your right knee up toward your chest, as if you were marching with very high knees. Return to start and repeat with your left leg.


RUSSIAN TWIST
Notes: Russian twist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pObEPJ_6w5E
(Note: if you don't have a medicine ball, you can use anything that weighs 3-5 pounds - milk jug, books, rock, etc.)


INNER THIGH LIFTS
Notes: How to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKR209nWCdE


LEG RAISES
Notes: How to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB2oyawG9KI&feature=endscreen&NR=1


WALKING LUNGES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYWhkctnP2o&t=18s
Details
Wednesday

Easy to steady base run

Run00:30:0025 TSSStructured Workout
Run easy to steady - as your legs feel, but don't exceed steady. Anywhere in the range below is good. :-)
Details

25s & 50s v.1

Swim00:51:0058 TSS
100 Warmup, build from easy to steady
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DRILL SETS - all have 10-15s rest
4 x 25 Six beat switch
4 x 25 fingertip drag
4 x 25 catch up drill
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4 x 25 build easy to hard within each 25, 15s rest
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10 x 50 hard to very hard, 30s rest
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200 pull easy, focus on body alignment and early vertical forearm - alternate by 50 your focus.
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12 x 25 very hard, 30s rest
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200 cool down
Details
Thursday

Cycling Efficiency Drills v. 1

Bike00:45:0020 TSSStructured Workout
WARM
10 min easy
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MAIN
SLD: 5 x
- 1:00 left leg
- 1:00 right leg
- 1:00 both legs
- If you cannot hold 1 minute SLD, this can be broken into more sets of 20 or 30 seconds.

Spin-ups:
5 x
- :30 spin-up
- 2:30 easy
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COOL
5 min easy spin
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*This should be done at recovery/easy intensity. The drills are strictly about pedaling efficiency - not working hard.
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Details

Steady base with strides (RPE structured)

Run00:35:0032 TSSStructured Workout
WARM UP
Light cardio warm up, such as walk/jog or core work. Dynamic stretches.
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MAIN
Take the first 10-15 minutes to warm up easy into the run. (as you need). Then, run at a steady, zone 2 effort.
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In the final 5 minutes, do 6 x 20 second strides*, with 30 second easy jogs between.
Details
Friday

Balance: Body Position 2

Swim1463 m
WARM UP
200 easy done as: 50 swim, 50 kickboard, 50 swim, 50 kickboard
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DRILLS
- Front balance: 4 x 25, 15 seconds rest between each set
- 100 free (focusing on proper body alignment), 10s rest
- Side balance: 4 x 25, alternating right and left, 10 seconds rest
- 100 free (focusing on engaged core to support the rotation)
- Front balance: 2 x 50, 15 seconds rest
- 100 free, 10s rest
- Side balance: 4 x 25, alternating right and left, 5 seconds rest
- 100 free, 10s rest
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MAIN SET
2 x 300, steady, with 15 sec rest
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DRILL DESCRIPTIONS--------------->

FRONT BALANCE - how to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exLISmSusZw&list=PLo5nYbOHNzyvevZ2Vi-Az-_qilCNn-D-V&index=16&t=210s


SIDE BALANCE DRILL - how to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRJmTzBZ7u8&list=PLo5nYbOHNzyvevZ2Vi-Az-_qilCNn-D-V&index=17&t=101s
Details
Saturday

Do First: 5k Time Trial (RPE;TP)

Run01:00:00Structured Workout
*This may be done as a race or on your own. You will likely find that doing it in a race situation makes it more enjoyable.
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MAIN
Run 5k at the fastest sustainable effort you can maintain for the duration. Please be sure to wear your HR monitor.

**If you run a 5k in under 20 minutes, this assessment should last a full 20 minutes. So, you will run as long as it takes to get to 20 minutes. If you run a 5k in over 20 minutes, run the full 5k distance, and take the peak 20 minute HR.
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COOL
easy walk & stretching - 10-15 minutes
Details

Endurance 200s

Swim1463 mStructured Workout
200 warm up, easy, 15s rest
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6 x 200 @ steady, 15s rest.
Keep the 100 split within and across the sets. Steady Eddy.
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200, 15s rest, easy cool down
Details
Sunday

Blast Off Steady

Bike01:15:0059 TSSStructured Workout
This ride is mostly a steady endurance ride. However, it begins with some max intensity, sprint intervals, which have been shown to improve aerobic performance, as well as TT and time to exhaustion.

The goal is to really really punch those 30 second segments (and yes, the rest is supposed to be that long ;-)).

Outside of that, treat this like any typical steady endurance ride.
Details

Transition run - easy to steady

Run00:15:0015 TSSStructured Workout
Easy to steady run as you feel, off the bike.
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Concentrate on light steps, proud chest, proper landing. Take the time to find your rhythm. Think about quick turnover (cadence).
Details

Sunday Sample Workout Details

Other

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:49:00 02:00:00
Swim x3
00:34:00 01:00:00
Bike x3
03:57:00 03:15:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Other x1
00:00:00 00:05:00
Strength x1
00:47:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run Run
02:49:00 02:00:00
Swim Swim
00:34:00 01:00:00
Bike Bike
03:57:00 03:15:00
Rest Day Off
—— ——
Other Other
00:00:00 00:05:00
Strength Strength
00:47:00 00:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Maria Simone

No Limits Endurance Coaching

What's your big dream - you know the one that makes you feel scared AND excited? Yup, that one. From big goals for the first time or a fast time, I can to help!

I coach with a holistic approach that considers your athletic ability and history, mental training, and life-training balance. We'll focus on your short and long terms goals and all available metrics to dynamically progress your training.

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