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FULL DISTANCE PLAN- 16 WEEKS

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FULL DISTANCE PLAN- 16 WEEKS

Author

Steven Brandes

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

This is a 16 week IRONMAN Plan that is geared towards intermediate and advanced athletes.
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We will work through three different phases of training to ensure you are prepared to be Fast and Strong!

Phase #1: Vo2 Max where we focus on getting your speed and ceiling UP. This phase will also make the rest of the training easier! To place well in your age group, you have to the FASTER-STRONGEST athlete.

Phase #2: VOLUME. This is a huge push on building alot of volume and time at Zone 2 as well as working muscle strength! We start to turn your body into a fat burning MACHINE! You have to be efficient at burning alot of fat and carbs for fuel!

Phase #3: RACE SPECIFIC. This is when we dial in more race pace work, running off the bike, and race fueling. This phase is ALL ABOUT extending the speed and strength into your race pace!

Each phase has a longer SIMULATION DAY where you will go through the pre race routine with rest, pre race tune ups, and a long swim, bike, and run to prepare your body and mind for the race demands.
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If you are looking to have your best IRONMAN performance, i would recommend this plan for you

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:58:00 03:00:00
Bike x3
06:37:00 06:00:00
Swim x3
02:20:00 01:10:00
Custom x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run Run
03:58:00 03:00:00
Bike Bike
06:37:00 06:00:00
Swim Swim
02:20:00 01:10:00
Other Custom
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter

All supported devices

Steven Brandes

Inside The Big Ring

Steve is a full time endurance of 15 years based in Madison, Wisconsin. He works with athletes of all levels!

During that time, Steve has coaches many IRONMAN and 70.3 World Championship medalist and Champions, USAT National Champions, and 70.3 Overall wins.

He has also coached athletes to Unbound 200 podiums and finishes.

If you're looking for a podcast, check out INSIDE THE BIG RING


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