5430 Series Plan 2009: Off-Season, Sprint, BPT and 5430 HIM - 25 weeks
25 weeks - $139.00
Total Miles: 1817
Total Hours: 216
Total Miles: 1817
Total Hours: 216
This program is for an athlete who has already raced an Olympic Distance triathlon and they are planning on racing the 5430 Triathlon Series. This plan has 3-4 workouts per week, per sport and 2-3 weight training sessions. The weekly hours are from 10-15 hours and this plan can be used by Intermediate to Advanced Level Athletes.
Requirements: You should be able to swim at least 3 times per week for at least 2000 yards or more. You should be able to bike at least 1 hour, 3 times per week. You should also be able to run for 1 hour at least once per week. If you are a weak swimmer or runner, you can certainly do the best you can on your weaker events but its best if you are already up to the base fitness levels suggested.
After purchase, your plan will be available in your own private online training log account. You'll enjoy these benefits and more:
Sample workouts:
Day #1
Custom
Planned Time: 0:0
Welcome to the D3 5430 Race Series Plans!
Workout #2
Trainer: Efficiency - 45 min
Planned Time: 0:45
WU: 10' - CD: 10'. These are with your shoes clipped in, and the idea is to focus on one leg at a time. 90” right leg, then 90" left leg. Next is: 45” right, 45" left, vice versa 2x. Next: 30” left, 30" right increase cadence each 5’’ to maximum. Next: 20” right, 20” left for 2’. 15” right, 15 “left for 1’, 10” right, 10” left, for 40”, 5”right, 5” left for 20”. 3–4 x 1’ at max cadence, RI 1’. 3–4 x 15” at max cadence to spinout, RI 45”
Workout #3
Run Speed: Speed/Efficiency - 50 min
Planned Time: 0:40
40' run with 6x30" strides. These are best if done on a slight downhill on a dirt path. Warm up for at least 10' before the first stride. For your recovery, you can walk back to the starting point. Strides are quick bursts that are as fast as 5k pace. You are looking to get in about 45 left foot strikes per 26-28". Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
Planned Time: 0:0
Welcome to the D3 5430 Race Series Plans!
Workout #2
Trainer: Efficiency - 45 min
Planned Time: 0:45
WU: 10' - CD: 10'. These are with your shoes clipped in, and the idea is to focus on one leg at a time. 90” right leg, then 90" left leg. Next is: 45” right, 45" left, vice versa 2x. Next: 30” left, 30" right increase cadence each 5’’ to maximum. Next: 20” right, 20” left for 2’. 15” right, 15 “left for 1’, 10” right, 10” left, for 40”, 5”right, 5” left for 20”. 3–4 x 1’ at max cadence, RI 1’. 3–4 x 15” at max cadence to spinout, RI 45”
Workout #3
Run Speed: Speed/Efficiency - 50 min
Planned Time: 0:40
40' run with 6x30" strides. These are best if done on a slight downhill on a dirt path. Warm up for at least 10' before the first stride. For your recovery, you can walk back to the starting point. Strides are quick bursts that are as fast as 5k pace. You are looking to get in about 45 left foot strikes per 26-28". Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
Day #2
Easy Swim: Recovery - 35 min 2000 yd
Planned Time: 0:40
WU: 500 easy. 4 x 100 free/50 kick on back, 10" rest between. 4 x 100 kickboard (free/breast kick mix). 10" rest. 500 pull easy straight into 200 non-free mix.
Workout #2
AA1 Weights from D3 website
Planned Time: 0:45
Sets 1-2 Reps 12-15 Speed Slow Recovery 1-1.5' - 2 leg squats - Bent-arm pull down - Leg Press - Seated Rows - *Step ups - Hamstring curl - Core #1 - 2x * if you have had knee problems, then step ups can replace knee extensions.
Planned Time: 0:40
WU: 500 easy. 4 x 100 free/50 kick on back, 10" rest between. 4 x 100 kickboard (free/breast kick mix). 10" rest. 500 pull easy straight into 200 non-free mix.
Workout #2
AA1 Weights from D3 website
Planned Time: 0:45
Sets 1-2 Reps 12-15 Speed Slow Recovery 1-1.5' - 2 leg squats - Bent-arm pull down - Leg Press - Seated Rows - *Step ups - Hamstring curl - Core #1 - 2x * if you have had knee problems, then step ups can replace knee extensions.
Day #3
Run Base: Endurance - min
Planned Time: 0:30
OPTIONAL RUN: Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2. Think about running like a Kenyan - smooth and efficient! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3. This run can be 30'-90' long depending on fitness level.
Planned Time: 0:30
OPTIONAL RUN: Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2. Think about running like a Kenyan - smooth and efficient! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3. This run can be 30'-90' long depending on fitness level.
Day #4
Swim Endurance: Form - 45 min 2000 yd
Planned Time: 1:0
WU: 10 minutes alternating slow-fast pacing. Play with different strokes while warming up. MS: 30-minute steady swim. Swim without stopping. Count your strokes on the first 25 of each 100. Are they staying constant? CD: 5 minutes very easy. Choice of strokes or floating on your back and sculling. Total: 45 minutes
Workout #2
AA1 Weights from D3 website
Planned Time: 0:45
Sets 1-2 Reps 12-15 Speed Slow Recovery 1-1.5' - 2 leg squats - Bent-arm pull down - Leg Press - Seated Rows - *Step ups - Hamstring curl - Core #1 - 2x * if you have had knee problems, then step ups can replace knee extensions.
Planned Time: 1:0
WU: 10 minutes alternating slow-fast pacing. Play with different strokes while warming up. MS: 30-minute steady swim. Swim without stopping. Count your strokes on the first 25 of each 100. Are they staying constant? CD: 5 minutes very easy. Choice of strokes or floating on your back and sculling. Total: 45 minutes
Workout #2
AA1 Weights from D3 website
Planned Time: 0:45
Sets 1-2 Reps 12-15 Speed Slow Recovery 1-1.5' - 2 leg squats - Bent-arm pull down - Leg Press - Seated Rows - *Step ups - Hamstring curl - Core #1 - 2x * if you have had knee problems, then step ups can replace knee extensions.
Day #5
relax
Planned Time: 0:0
Relax
Planned Time: 0:0
Relax