Duathlon: 5k/30k/5k and Shorter Beginner Plan 2.5-6.5 hrs/wk
12 weeks - $47.00
Total Hours: 57
Total Hours: 57
Revamped for 2013! This 12 week training plan, written by former Duathlon Natonial Champion and Duathlon.com founder Eric Schwartz, is for beginning duathletes competing in a short distance duathlon up to a distance of a 3.1 mile run, 18 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. Only minimal fitness is needed before starting this plan. The first week includes five days of training with runs ranging from 10-30 minutes and bike rides of 30-60 minutes. With a maximum week of 6.5 hours of training, you will be ready to complete in your first duathlon in just 12 weeks.
Testimonials for Eric's Duathlon Training Plans are available here: http://goo.gl/pv8ZA
Duathlon Training Plan FAQs: http://bit.ly/DuathlonFAQ
If you have additional questions about this plan email Eric.Boulder@gmail.com and I'll respond quickly.
Testimonials for Eric's Duathlon Training Plans are available here: http://goo.gl/pv8ZA
Duathlon Training Plan FAQs: http://bit.ly/DuathlonFAQ
If you have additional questions about this plan email Eric.Boulder@gmail.com and I'll respond quickly.
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After purchase, your plan will be available in your own private online training log account. You'll enjoy these benefits and more:
Sample workouts:
Workout #1 : Run
Planned Time: 0:10:00
10-15 minute easy run. If you have not been doing any running be careful to increase your mileage slowly to avoid injury.
Workout #2 : Custom
Planned Time: 0:00:00
You are on your way to a successful race! To get the most out of this plan please check out all the supporting documents on my intro page. This will explain the meaning of different zones and intensity in the plan. A heart rate monitor is not required to follow this plan. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MM_2kEjx3QiH34ifbItcT0A9dW5LMzLcWnYP78jet_g/pub
Workout #3 : Bike
Planned Time: 0:30:00
30-45 minutes. Ride in heart rate (HR) zones 1-2 on a flat to rolling course. See my supporting documents for more explanation on how to use a heart rate monitor OR perceived effort to guide your intensity throughout this plan.
Workout #4 : Day Off
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Relax
Workout #5 : Run
Planned Time: 0:15:00
10-15 minute easy run.
Workout #6 : Day Off
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Relax
Workout #7 : Bike
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Easy zone 1-2 ride on flat to rolling terrain.
Workout #8 : Run
Planned Time: 0:30:00
Easy run in heart rate zones 1-2
Workout #9 : Day Off
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Relax