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12 Weeks to Your Best Olympic Distance Triathlon (Intermediate) (HR & RPE)

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12 Weeks to Your Best Olympic Distance Triathlon (Intermediate) (HR & RPE)

Author

Cindy Schwulst

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Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

This 12-week training plan includes 8 sessions per week and 2 body weight, strength sessions per week. (10 sessions in total per week)

It involves 8 to 11hours of training per week and 1 rest day per week.

Running Sessions vary from 30min - 1hour 15min.

Swimming Sessions vary from 2km - 3km.

Cycle Sessions vary from 1hour for interval sessions - 3hour endurance rides.

Dynamic Running and Swimming Warm Up Exercises with Videos are included to prevent injury and make sure you get the most out of your sessions.

Home Strength Sessions are 45min, and include videos of the exercises. Gym access not required.

Stretching and Foam Rolling Videos are also included to optimise recovery.

This structured training plan uses Heart Rate and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE).

A two week taper in the training plan insures that you are fresh and fast on race day.

This plan is designed to get you in great shape for an Olympic Distance Triathlon.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:59:00 01:00:00
Run x3
01:55:00 01:15:00
Bike x2
03:16:00 03:00:00
Strength x2
01:15:00 00:45:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:59:00 01:00:00
Run
01:55:00 01:15:00
Bike
03:16:00 03:00:00
Strength
01:15:00 00:45:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Cindy Schwulst

Absolute Motion

I have a huge passion for sport and people and have been involved in a wide variety of sports from a young age. I have represented South Africa in Triathlon, Duathlon and Biathle. I have gained valuable experience over the years competing both locally and internationally. I have a desire to help athletes reach their full potential whether it be to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle or to compete internationally. I coach many local and national champions.


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