IRONMAN St Croix 70.3 Training Plan (10 Weeks) by David Glover, MS, CSCS, Starts 2/27/12

Author: David Glover, MS, CSCS

10 weeks - $119.00
Total Hours: 107

“You are an Ironman!” When you cross the finish line and hear those words, you’ve accomplished something very special.

training plan guide

Especially designed for age group triathletes with full time jobs and other commitments, the single goal of this 10-week training plan is to set you up for YOUR IRONMAN 70.3 ST CROIX SUCCESS on May 6, 2012.

Hand-crafted by USA Triathlon-certified coach and former pro triathlete David Glover, MS, CSCS this plan encapsulates his passion for the sport, dozens of Half and Full Ironman distance finishes (5 overall wins, 8:51 PR at Ironman distance) and his success coaching hundreds of triathletes.

Starting 10 weeks before your target race, this plan contains one base periods and one build period (14 hrs max per week) prior to peaking and tapering. Each week typically contains 3x swims, 3x bikes and 3x runs plus 1 BRICK run. During the plan, you will build up to: 3,000 yards (or meters) swimming, 3.5 hrs biking and 2 hrs running. Your weekly schedule includes optional time allocation for strength exercises and a designated off day (Monday). We recommend using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with perceived effort but you may use power as well.

Purchase of this plan includes the comprehensive 40+ page ENDURANCEWORKS Triathlon Training Guide, which explains how to use your training plan, and, as an added bonus, Build and Maintain: Strength Training for Triathletes.

Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:

  • Swim: 750 meters or yards continuously
  • Bike: 2.5 hours continuously
  • Run: 80 min continuously

Most importantly, purchase of this program includes complimentary email access to David Glover at any time for questions that you may have about this plan.

Questions? Please visit us on the web at enduranceworks.net or email David directly at: david@enduranceworks.net.



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Sample workouts:

Workout #1 : Day Off

Enjoy the down time! Watch intro to swim drills video (see embedded video by first clicking on "Exercises & Intervals" then clicking on "Workout Media").
Workout #2 : Other
Download Triathlon Training Plan Guide
Download our "Triathlon Training Plan Guide" by clicking on the paper clip icon above then select "TrainingPlanGuide_v12.pdf" file. The guide gives detailed instruction on how to use your training plan.
Workout #3 : Other
Download Strength Training Guide
Download your complimentary "Build and Maintain: Strength Training for Triathletes" by clicking on the paper clip icon above selecting "StrengthTraining.pdf" file.
Workout #4 : Bike
Custom
Planned Time: 0:50:00
Z2 on a hilly course with any hills in Z3.
Workout #5 : Swim
Custom
Planned Time: 1:00:00
W/U: 300 easy practice breathing both sides M/S: 4 x 500 alternate easy and steady, r20s C/D: 200 easy
Workout #6 : Strength
OPTIONAL
Core routine focusing on abs, back and hips.
Workout #7 : Run
Long Run
Planned Time: 1:25:00
Z2. Run on softer surfaces (e.g. dirt, grass, etc.) if possible. Practice nutrition and hydration.
Workout #8 : Swim
Swim Test
Planned Time: 0:40:00
W/U 300 easy 4 x 50 (fast Z5, easy Z1), r15s 2 x 100 start easy Z1 and build up to Z4, r20s 100 easy Z1, r60s 1 x 1000 time trial - as fast as you can (pace yourself!), r60s Record your time then see Chapter 3 of our "Triathlon Training Plan Guide" to determine 100 training paces. W/D 200 easy
Workout #9 : Bike
Recovery
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Z1/Z2. Use small chain ring in front and keep cadence 90+ rpm.