“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 Ironman race) who desires to finish, the single goal of this structured and periodized training plan is to set you up for YOUR Ironman Wisconsin SUCCESS on September 9, 2012.

Beginning 18 weeks before your target race (week 1 is race week), this plan progresses through three base periods and one build period (17.5 hrs max per week) prior to peaking and tapering. Long rides are on Saturday with long runs on Wednesday with Monday as the designated off day. Using the plan, you will build up to: 3,800 yards (or meters) swimming, 5-6 hours biking and 2.5 hours running. Your weekly schedule includes optional time allocation for strength exercises. We recommend using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with perceived effort but you may use power as well.

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.