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Intermediate 10k/60k/10k Duathlon Plan 7-11 hrs/wk

Author: Eric Schwartz

12 weeks - $49.95
Total Hours: 112
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This 12 week training plan is for intermediate duathletes competing in a long course duathlon with an expected total race time of 3-5 hours. Before engaging in this plan you should be able to run 75 minutes and bike 2 hours. Weeks involve six days of training and some days have two workouts. With a maximum week of 11 hours of training, you will be ready to race a long distance duathlon in just 12 weeks.
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Sample workouts:
Day #1
Heart rate zone 1-2, check form.
Planned Time: 0:45
Run with heart rate in zone 1-2. Don't force zone 2. Flat to gently rolling. Continually check form. Quick cadence.

Workout #2
Custom
Planned Time: 0:0
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Day #2
Tempo intervals
Planned Time: 1:15
BT: Tempo intervals. On road or trainer. Do 4-5 x 6 minutes in the 3 zone (2 minute recoveries). Relax! Smooth pedaling. 80-90 rpm. Aero position.
Day #3
Rolling hills seated
Planned Time: 1:0
Ride primarily at 1-2 zones on a rolling course. Mostly in saddle on hills to build & maintain hip strength. Small and big chain rings.

Workout #2
Base building
Planned Time: 0:30
On soft but firm surface, heart rate in zone 1 only. Pretty form and quick cadence.
Day #4
50% in heart rate zone 2.
Planned Time: 0:50
Run on a flat to gently rolling course. Get at least 50% of run time with heart rate in zone 2. Avoid zone 3-5 heart rates.
Day #5
Recovery Day
Planned Time: 0:0
Relax
Day #6
Rolling hills seated
Planned Time: 2:0
Ride primarily at 1-2 zones on a rolling course. Mostly in saddle on hills to build & maintain hip strength. Small and big chain rings.
Day #7
Heart rate zone 1-2, check form.
Planned Time: 1:20
Run with heart rate in zone 1-2. Don't force zone 2. Flat to gently rolling. Continually check form. Quick cadence.