Intermediate 10k/40k/5k Duathlon: 8-10 hrs/wk
Author: Eric Schwartz
10 weeks - $49.95
Total Hours: 92

This 10 week training plan is for the experienced duathlete looking to improve their race performance in a duathlon lasting 2-3.5 hours. The plan involves moderately intense workouts starting in week one and progressing to more intense workouts. This plan includes six days of training per week and as many as two weekdays per week with multiple workouts. This plan is for an athlete with at least one year of racing experience. An athlete should have at least six to eight weeks of consistent training before starting this plan. With a maximum week of 10 hours of training, you will be in peak shape in just 10 weeks.
What do you get with a training plan?

After purchase, your plan will be available in your own private online training log account. You'll enjoy these benefits and more:
- Daily e-mails with your next workout keep you on track
- Create your own routes or search our library of routes for tracking your workouts
- Map, graph and share workouts with your friends by e-mail, Facebook and view in Google Maps or Google Earth
- Upload workouts from one of more than 80 training devices (Garmin, Suunto, Timex, Polar, more) or easily record your workouts manually
- Track your fitness and gain confidence
- Complete nutrition tracking to monitor your diet
- Get support and answers on the Message Boards
Sample workouts:
Day #1
Easy ride
Planned Time: 1:0
Ride in 1-2 zone, mostly 1 zone. Flat course. Low effort--light on pedals. Comfortably high rpm.
Workout #2
Custom
Planned Time: 0:0
Hello and welcome to the plan. To get the most out of this plan, please be sure to check out all the supporting documents on my training plan home page.
Day #2
Tempo--30'
Planned Time: 1:30
BT: Warm-up well. Then ride 20 to 40 minutes non-stop in the heart rate 3 zone on a mostly flat course. 85-95 rpm. Smooth pedaling. Aero position.
Workout #2
Heart rate zone 1-2, check form.
Planned Time: 0:35
Run with heart rate in zone 1-2. Don't force zone 2. Flat to gently rolling. Continually check form. Quick cadence.
Day #3
Heart rate zone 1-2, check form.
Planned Time: 0:40
Run with heart rate in zone 1-2. Don't force zone 2. Flat to gently rolling. Continually check form. Quick cadence.
Day #4
Cruise Intervals, 3-4x6 minute, heart rate zone 3.
Planned Time: 0:50
BT: Tempo intervals. Warm up well. Then 3-4 x 6 minutes. Build to zone 3 heart rate. 2 minute recovery interval. Relaxed form! Listen to breathing.
Day #5
Recovery Day
Planned Time: 0:0
Relax
Day #6
Custom
Planned Time: 2:30
Ride a rolling course with HR in zones 1-3. This should be a relatively easy ride.
Workout #2
Heart rate zone 1-2, check form.
Planned Time: 0:25
Run with heart rate in zone 1-2. Don't force zone 2. Flat to gently rolling. Continually check form. Quick cadence.