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D3 Swim Focus for Triathletes, Beginner., 6,000-11,400 yds/wk, 3-5 days/wk with Structured Workouts
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D3 Swim Focus for Triathletes, Beginner., 6,000-11,400 yds/wk, 3-5 days/wk with Structured Workouts
Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Author
Mike Ricci USA Triathlon Coach of the Year and USAT Level III Elite Coach
All plans by this CoachLength
8 Weeks
Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
- All workouts are downloadable to smartwatches (Garmin, Suunto, Apple), and apps such as Zwift, Rouvy, and Trainer Road
- Consistent training of 2-3 weekly workouts per sport over the prior 4-6 weeks
- You should be able to swim 1,500 meters without stopping
- You should be able to bike for at least 60 minutes at a steady pace
- You should be able to run for at least 45 minutes at a steady pace
- Strength and core workouts are included with video demonstrations
- Quality workouts are spaced out by 2-3 days to ensure proper recovery
- Your day off is Friday, your long ride is Saturday and your long run is Sunday
- After your initial Swim Pace, Heart Rate, and Power evaluations, your zones are automatically adjusted and customized to you for each workout
- Busy life? Our programs are designed for the age group triathlete who has a busy life with a full-time job, a family and/or other responsibilities. These plans provide time-efficient workouts - with no junk miles. Get in and get it done!
- Time management. In this program, the longer workouts will be on the weekends, and the weekdays will consist of shorter workouts.The objective of this plan is to improve your swim fitness with consistency and frequency. There is a lot of swimming over many days, but it all adds up to a faster swim time come race season.
- Test your progress. During the plan, there will be periodic testing to assess your fitness and re-adjust your Heart Rate and Power Zones. If you don’t train with HR or a power meter, that’s fine. The tests are still good training as you can also measure improvement based on time and effort.
- EVIDENCE! Our plans are carefully designed with evidence-based training science, technology, and wisdom from one of USAT’s highest professionally certified coaches. You will gain confidence week-by-week that you are ready for race day.
- Coach Support: Private, Team D3 Facebook group to ask our USAT Certified Coaches questions
- Knowledge: Premium content, instructional videos, and training tips
- Teammates: Gain support and camaraderie from other like-minded athletes through Team D3
- Savings: Team D3 Partner Discounts
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x4
|
00:57:00 | 01:05:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:42:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:35:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:07:00 | 01:32:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Custom
x1
|
—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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00:57:00 | 01:05:00 | |
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02:42:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:35:00 | |
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02:07:00 | 01:32:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
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- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
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