Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan (Experienced, 18 Weeks), Email Support + Reusable
Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan (Experienced, 18 Weeks), Email Support + Reusable
Author
David Glover, MS, CSCS - More than 5,000 athletes have used my plans on TrainingPeaks
All plans by this CoachLength
18 Weeks
Plan Description
Our Plan. Your Courage & Commitment. Success!
Designed for EXPERIENCED triathletes with multiple half-distance finishes, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to excel in your full distance triathlon race.
Designed by Exercise Physiologist and Coach David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS, this plan encapsulates his education, experience (28 IRONMAN distance finishes with an 8:51 PR), success and passion coaching thousands of triathletes to achieve their excellence...beyond what they knew they could do.
Beginning 18 weeks before your target race, this plan progresses through three base periods and one build period (18-19.5 hours is biggest training week) prior to tapering for your race. Each week typically contains 3x swims, 3x bikes, 3x runs plus 1 BRICK run and 2x strength training. Long rides are on Saturday with long runs on Sunday. Monday is the designated day off. Using the plan, you will build up to: 3,800 yards (or meters) swimming, 5-6 hours biking and 2.5-3 hours running.
Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:
• Swim: 500 meters or yards continuously
• Bike: 2.5 hours
• Run: 75 minutes
Purchase of this plan includes our comprehensive 40+ page Triathlon Training Guide, which explains how to use your training plan plus email access to David Glover at any time for questions about this plan.
What do our clients say? Please see their testimonials.
Questions? Please visit us on the web at enduranceworks.com or email David directly at: david@enduranceworks.com.
Training for another race distance? We also have training plans for Half-distance Triathlons and Sprint & Olympic Triathlons plus Running Races (from 5k to marathon), too.
Please note:
• This training plan starts any Monday and should be set to end on Sunday of race weekend.
• You can reuse this training plan for future races.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x4
|
03:39:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
05:23:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
02:48:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:25:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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03:39:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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05:23:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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02:48:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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