Ironman with Power, Int-Adv

Author: Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Elite Coach

17 weeks - $135.00
Total Miles: 262
Total Hours: 217
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17 Week Ironman with Power

This program is an advanced plan to take you to an Ironman in 17 weeks by using a power meter with the confidence that you can complete the race without difficulty.
This plan should be used for an athlete who has the following characteristics:
1. A very strong base of 4-6 months of consistent training
2. A strong swim or run background
3. They have trained for at least 10-12 hours per week
The schedule consists of 3-4 workouts per week in each sport, 1-2 days of strength training and core work too. The maximum volume is around 14-20 hours pretty consistently and some of the easier weeks are around 9 hours.

Requirements: You should be able to swim at least 2,000 yards. You should be able to bike at least 2 hours and be able to run three times per week with at least one of the runs being 60 minutes. 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.

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Sample workouts:

Workout #1 : Other

Planned Time: 0:00:00
Welcome to the D3 IM with Power Plan! Please read the attached documents and be familar with the training terms. If you have any questions, please email me directly: Mike @ D3 multisport . com - Happy Training and Good Luck!
Workout #2 : Run
5 miles AeT
Planned Time: 0:50:00
WU: 10 ' MS: run 5 miles at AeT- about 15-20 bpm below your LT (race pace HR) CD: 10'
Workout #3 : Bike
Easy
Planned Time: 1:30:00
90' ride at 65-75% of FTP on a flat to rolling course. Easy on the pedals and just get some time in the saddle.
Workout #4 : Swim

Planned Time: 1:15:00
Warm-up 400+ 3 * 200 on 20" rest 2 * 50 back 1:30 rest 3 * 200 on 20" rest 2 * 50 back 1:30 rest 3 * 200 on 20" rest - descend each set of 200s. 100 easy swim 6 * 75 kick 600 pull 100 easy swim 12 * 75 (3 * 1st drill, 2nd Stroke, 3rd easy, 4th FAST) 20" rest 200 Warm-down
Workout #5 : Strength
New Weight Training Program
Planned Time: 0:45:00
After 5-10' minute aerobic warm up: 3 Warm up Exercises: 1. 3 way lunges (front, side, rear) 2. Macarena's 3. Squat Rows Main Set: 1. Lat Pull Down 2. Pushups on Ball or feet on ball 3. 1 leg squat (Bulgarian Lunge) 2nd Main Set: 1. Dumbell Press 2. Cable Cross 3. W's 4. Doubles http://www.d3multisport.com/blog/index.php/weight-training-adaptation-phase
Workout #6 : Strength
New Weight Training Program
Planned Time: 0:45:00
After 5-10' minute aerobic warm up: 3 Warm up Exercises: 1. 3 way lunges (front, side, rear) 2. Macarena's 3. Squat Rows Main Set: 1. Lat Pull Down 2. Pushups on Ball or feet on ball 3. 1 leg squat (Bulgarian Lunge) 2nd Main Set: 1. Dumbell Press 2. Cable Cross 3. W's 4. Doubles http://www.d3multisport.com/blog/index.php/weight-training-adaptation-phase
Workout #7 : Run
Run Base: Strength - 70 min
Planned Time: 1:10:00
Run 70' on a hilly course or treadmill. Let the HR get up to high Z3/low Z4 on the uphill and keep HR in Zone 1-2 otherwise. Stay hydrated and fuel a little - practice nutrition! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
Workout #8 : Bike
Recovery: Very Easy - 60 min
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Easy spin for 60' in small chain ring. Wattage should be about 65% of FTP.
Workout #9 : Swim
Variably paced
Planned Time: 0:30:00
WU: 3 x 100 done as 25 kick, 25 R. arm, 25 L. arm, 25 swim . MS: 1000 straight swim alternating T-pace 50s with easy-pace 50s. CD: 200 kick easy. 100 swim good form. Total—1600