IRONMAN Wisconsin Training Plan (18 Weeks, Experienced), Starts 5/7/2012

Author: David Glover, MS, CSCS

18 weeks - $169.00
Total Hours: 212
“You are an Ironman!” When you hear these magical words as you cross the finish line, you’ve accomplished something very special.

enduranceworks training plan guideSpecifically designed for the experienced Ironman-distance triathlete who desires to excel, 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 race, this plan progresses through three base periods and one build period (18 hrs biggest training week) prior to tapering for your race.

Each week typically contains 3x swims, 3x bikes and 3x runs plus 1 BRICK run. Long rides are on Saturday with long runs on Sunday. Monday is the designated day off. Using the plan, you will build up to: 3,800 yards (or meters) swimming, 5-6 hours biking and 2.5-3 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.

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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 : Swim
Custom
Planned Time: 0:50:00
W/U: 100 easy 2 x 100 side kicking drill (see embedded video), r10s Main Set: 2 x 300 steady, r15s 3 x 200 start easy and finish Z3 (fast), r20s 5 x 100 (25 very fast / 75 easy), r15s C/D: 200 easy
Workout #5 : Bike
Drills
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Z2 Include: 8 x 30s high speed spins with moderate resistance (as fast as you can without bouncing in the saddle) and 30 sec easy in between. and 3 x 60s single leg drill under moderate tension (cadence 60-70 rpm) each leg (alternate legs so total of 8). Focus on keeping heels flat and pedaling "circles" not "squares."
Workout #6 : Run

Planned Time: 0:45:00
Z2 w/ 3 x 3 min Z3 (2 min Z1 in between)
Workout #7 : Strength
OPTIONAL
Core routine focusing on abs, back and hips.
Workout #8 : Bike
Steady
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Z2. Use small chain ring in front and keep cadence 90+ rpm.
Workout #9 : Swim
Custom
Planned Time: 0:40:00
W/U: 300 every 3rd length fingertip drag drill (see embedded video) 4 x 50 (very fast, EZ), r15s 1 x 1000 steady, r20s W/D 300 any