Half Ironman by RPE (Pace and Effort)
Author: D3 Multisport
16 weeks - $89.00
Total Miles: 486
Total Hours: 190

This program should be used for an athlete who is coming off an Olympic Distance Race and:
1. They have a very strong base of 4-6 months of consistent training
2. They have a strong swim or run background
3. They have trained for at least 10-12 hours per week
This program is an advanced plan to train you for a Half Ironman using RPE and Pace.
The schedule consists of 3-4 workouts per week in each sport, 1-2 days of strength training and core work. The maximum volume is around 14-16 hours pretty consistently and some of the easier weeks are around 11-13 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 for 60 minutes.
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Sample workouts:
Day #1
Custom
Planned Time: 0:0
Welcome to the D3 HIM Plan by RPE! 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
5 miles AeT
Planned Time: 0:50
WU: 10 '
MS: run 5 miles at AeT- about 2' per mile slower than your 10k pace.
CD: 10'
Workout #3
Custom
Planned Time: 1:15
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
Day #2
Bike Base: Endurance - 180 min
Planned Time: 1:30
90' ride on a flat to rolling course. Keep effort in the 5/6 range. Easy on the pedals and just get some time in the saddle.
Day #3
Variably paced
Planned Time: 0:30
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
Workout #2
AA Weights from D3 website
Planned Time: 0:40
Sets 2-3
Reps 15-20
Speed Slow
Recovery 1-1.5'
- 2 leg squats
- Bent-arm pull down
- Leg Press
- Seated Rows
- Leg Extension
- Hamstring curl
- Step ups
- Core #2 - 2x
Day #4
Run Base: Strength - 100 min
Planned Time: 1:10
Run 70' on a hilly course or treadmill. Let the RPE get up to 7/8 on the uphill and keep RPE 5/6 otherwise. Stay hydrated and fuel a little - practice nutrition! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
Workout #2
Recovery: Very Easy - 60 min
Planned Time: 1:0
Easy spin for 60' in small chain ring. Do this after a long run or race if one is scheduled.
Day #5
relax
Planned Time: 0:0
Relax