Intermediate 10-week Sprint triathlon plan

Author: Marty Gaal

10 weeks - $59.95
Total Miles: 613
Total Hours: 74
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This plan is for intermediate level athletes - one or two years of race experience with 8-10 hours on average available to train each week. The plan averages 8 hours of training per week with several optional sessions. 2-3 swims, 3 runs, 3 rides, and 1-2 strength sessions.

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Sample workouts:

Workout #1 : Day Off

Planned Time: 0:00:00
Actively focus on recovery today: 1) stay off of legs all you can, 2) watch nutrition closely (healthy carbs, lean protein, and good fats), 3) stretch, and 4) drink plenty of fluids. Other common recovery aids include massage, napping, elevating legs, floating in water, and listening to music.
Workout #2 : Run

Planned Time: 0:30:00
run 30min Z1- low Z2 keep stride rate over 88/min
Workout #3 : Strength

Planned Time: 0:45:00
WU: 5 minutes easy aerobic exercise MS: Anatomical Adaptation strength phase 2 sets of 15-20 reps, light weight, 1-2 minutes rest between sets, Include: Leg press or lunges Lat pulldowns Planks - front and sides (30 sec to 1 minute each) Knee extensions Hip abduction Hip adduction Bench press (alternate standard, incline, and decline among separate sessions) Abdominal twists or swiss ball ab crunches (machine or medicine ball) Seated rows calf raises (2-3 sets) Optional cooldown 5 minutes spin low resistance
Workout #4 : Bike

Planned Time: 1:10:00
ride 1-1.25hr Z1/ Z2: 20-30min easy 6 x 1min spin up/1min easy 5min easy 6 x 1min 1 leg drills each leg easy to finish
Workout #5 : Swim

Planned Time: 0:45:00
swim 1.5k: 6 x 50 easy on :20 4 x 50 6 kick on side on :15 6 x 50 drills (1 catchup, 1 fingertp drag) on :20 12 x 50 steady Z2, :10-20 rest 100 kick 50 easy
Workout #6 : Run

Planned Time: 0:40:00
run 35-40min easy to mid Z2 with drills: 2 x skips, high knees, sideways, backwards
Workout #7 : Swim

Planned Time: 1:00:00
4 x 100 easy on :10-20 4 x 50 kick on :15 6 x 50 drill (catchup, Powerstroke) on :15 10 x 100 mid Z2, pull up to 5 of them with a pull bouy, on :15-25 100 cooldown
Workout #8 : Bike

Planned Time: 1:30:00
ride 1.5hr: 30min easy 3 x 15min builds (5min low Z2, 5min mid Z2, 5min Z3) 15min easy
Workout #9 : Swim

Planned Time: 0:00:00
optional easy swimming