Boris Robinson's 2009 Sprint Triathlon Training Plan
Author: Boris Robinson
8 weeks - $59.95
Total Miles: 133
Total Hours: 38

This training plan is designed specifically for that person interested in competing in a sprint triathlon. It will help you successfully complete a sprint triathlon in 8 weeks. This is a detailed 8-week plan, which introduces beginners into a formal periodized triathlon program. The workouts will follow a periodization approach to your training. Included with the swim, bike and running workouts are various drills, stretching techniques, as well as strength building exercises that will help improve technique, speed, and endurance.
Basic qualifications:
Should have a good base fitness and medically cleared by a licensed physician
Able to swim 200 meters without stopping
Able to cycle 5 miles without stopping
Able to run 2 miles without stopping
Access to a stationary trainer or exercise bike
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
Rest Day
Planned Time: 0:0
No workout scheduled. Use this day to recover from the previous week's training.
Day #2
Base building
Planned Time: 0:30
On soft but firm surface, heart rate in zone 1 only. Focus on good form and quick cadence. Walk/run if you need to get used to running.
Day #3
100 sets, hold pace
Planned Time: 1:0
Warm Up (WU) Easy 100-200 meter free
Main set: 100 pull for form, 100 swim easy, 100 kick.
3 x 50 very fast.
50 kick easy.
2 x 100 hold 1st set pace (30”).
Cool Down (CD) 50 kick easy, 100 pull buoy for form.
Total—1000
Day #4
Base building
Planned Time: 0:30
On soft but firm surface, heart rate in zone 1 only. Focus on good form and quick cadence. Walk/run if you need to get used to running.
Day #5
Rest Day
Planned Time: 0:0
No workout scheduled. Use this day to recover from the previous week's training.
Day #6
Group ride, how you feel
Planned Time: 1:0
BT: Group ride. Ride how you feel today: If tired, sit in at heart rate 1-3 zones; if fresh, ride race efforts in all zones. Be smart.
Day #7
100 sets, hold pace
Planned Time: 1:0
Warm Up (WU) Easy 100-200 meter free
Main set: 100 pull for form, 100 swim easy, 100 kick.
3 x 50 very fast.
50 kick easy.
2 x 100 hold 1st set pace (30”).
Cool Down (CD) 50 kick easy, 100 pull buoy for form.
Total—1000
Day #8
Rest Day
Planned Time: 0:0
No workout scheduled. Use this day to recover from the previous week's training.
Day #9
100 sets, hold pace
Planned Time: 1:0
Warm Up (WU) Easy 100-200 meter free
Main set: 100 pull for form, 100 swim easy, 100 kick.
3 x 50 very fast.
50 kick easy.
2 x 100 hold 1st set pace (30”).
Cool Down (CD) 50 kick easy, 100 pull buoy for form.
Total—1000