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

Specifically designed for the NOVICE Ironman-distance triathlete (first or second race) (first or second Ironman race) who desires to finish, the single goal of this structured and periodized training plan is to set you up for YOUR Ironman Lake Placid SUCCESS on July 22, 2012.

Beginning 24 weeks before your target race, this plan begins with a 6-week prep period (6-8 hrs) to ease you into training then progresses through three base periods and one build period (17.5 hrs in biggest training week) prior to peaking and tapering for your race. Following the prep period, each week typically contains 3x swims, 3x bikes and 3x runs plus 1 BRICK run. Long rides are on Saturday with long runs on Wednesday with Monday as the designated off day. During the plan, you will build up to: 3,800 yards (or meters) swimming, 5-6 hours biking and 2.5 hours running.

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

Hand-crafted by exercise physiologist, coach and former pro triathlete David Glover, MS, CSCS, this plan encapsulates his education, experience - 28 Ironman distance finishes with an 8:51 PR - success and passion coaching hundreds of triathletes to achieve their excellence beyond what they knew they could do. Purchase of this program includes complimentary email access to David at any time for questions that you may have about your plan.

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