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Half Triathlon Base Prep - ADVANCED (8-9 hours/week)

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Half Triathlon Base Prep - ADVANCED (8-9 hours/week)

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Maria Simone

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Length

9 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

Maintain your fitness through the holidays!

Creator: Maria Simone, No Limits Endurance Coaching

Length: 9 weeks

Weekly Duration (average): 8-9 hours, balanced across the sports

Ability level: advanced Intermediate to advanced competitive

This plan is ideal for the advanced athlete who seeks a preparation plan prior to starting a 16-20 week half distance triathlon plan. This plan assumes several years of experience, and athletes who are accustomed to training a minimum of 8-10 hours per week. This plan is an average of 8-9 hours per week, and serves as a transition from the post-season into the general preparation phase of your training.

Week 1 of the plan includes information about how to set your zones: 1) Heart rate for run; 2) Power for Bike, 3) Pace for swim and run.

In addition to the swim, bike and run sessions, this plan provides at-home based short strength sessions, that can be completed with bodyweight.

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.

This plan does not come with regular coach correspondence or revisions. However, anyone who purchases the plan may have a one-time email consult - maria@nolimitsendurance.com. I recommend you take the time to review the entire plan and take note of any questions you have. Then, email them to maximize this correspondence. If you'd like a phone or video consult, you get 20% off the current rate. If you need revisions, they can be made for a fee (depending on the extent of the revisions needed.)

Athletes who purchase this plan receive a 10% discount to join our #NLECrew, the (mostly virtual) team for endurance athletes with no limits! We have two Tiers to choose from, both with access to a forum with the coaches, monthly team meetings, weekly newsletters with actionable training advice, and a community that can't be beat!

Visit #NLECrew for details or to sign up. After purchase, email maria@nolimitsendurance.com to get the code!

For more information about No Limits Endurance Coaching, please visit our website at www.NoLimitsEndurance.com


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:11:00 01:00:00
Bike x3
03:34:00 02:10:00
Swim x2
01:33:00 01:00:00
Strength x2
00:47:00 00:30:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:11:00 01:00:00
Bike
03:34:00 02:10:00
Swim
01:33:00 01:00:00
Strength
00:47:00 00:30:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • 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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