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Olympic Distance Triathlon 20 week 'Competitors' Plan

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Olympic Distance Triathlon 20 week 'Competitors' Plan

Author

Steven Lumley

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Length

19 Weeks

Plan Description

Designed for competitive age – group triathletes with limited time available, but looking to improve their Olympic Distance race performance. This plan draws on Steve’s 25+ years experience of coaching and racing all triathlon distances

The Plan details the final 20 weeks leading up to a target OD race. Prior to commencing this plan athletes should have at least 3-4 weeks of preparation training under their belt and be comfortable riding for 2+ hours and running for 60 minutes continuously.

Training plan volume is between 7 and 12.5 hours per week, and is organised on a 3 week macrocycle - every 3rd week is a recovery week, often including self testing sessions. The weekly schedule includes 2-3 swim sessions, 2-3 bike sessions and 2-3 run sessions. Intensity is generally based on heart rate and / or perceived exertion. One or two ‘strength’ / conditioning sessions each week are also included in addition to the swim, bike and run sessions detailed.

As an added bonus, purchase of this program includes email access to Steve for any questions that you may have about this plan or your training. Please visit us on the web at www.stevelumleytriathlon.com or email Steve at: tricoach.lum@gmail.com

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
02:42:00 01:30:00
Bike x3
03:38:00 03:00:00
Strength x2
00:59:00 00:45:00
Swim x2
01:57:00 01:15:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:42:00 01:30:00
Bike
03:38:00 03:00:00
Strength
00:59:00 00:45:00
Swim
01:57:00 01:15:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Steve Lumley (MSc)

Steve Lumley Triathlon Coaching

'Ironman' / Long distance triathlon.

Elite, draft legal triathlon from developmental to elite levels

Please contact Steve for details and costs of various levels of individual coaching.


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