This 12-week sprint-triathlon training plan is intended for the novice to intermediate triathlete. Weekly training volume starts at 5 hours and gradually progresses to just under 10 hours. Every third week includes a few days of rest and recovery with reduced weekly volume. At the end of this plan you will be ready to race!
After buying this plan you are encouraged to contact Jim at jvance@trainingbible.com if you have questions or for help of any sort.
This training plan is designed to prepare inexperienced triathletes to successfully complete a sprint triathlon in 12 weeks. It entails just one workout per day, six days per week: two swims, two rides, and two runs. (There’s a third weekly run in weeks 8 and 10, where Saturday’s ride is replaced with a bike-run brick workout.)
The plan is divided into three phases. Weeks 1-3 constitute the base phase; the next four weeks make up the build phase; and the last five are the peak phase. Weeks 4 and 8 are recovery weeks, with slightly reduced training to give your body a chance to absorb recent training and prepare for the harder workouts to come. Week 12 – race week – is a taper week, meaning your training tapers off during the week to ensure you’re rested and ready to perform on race day.
Choose the Level 1 plan if you are fit and healthy enough to train for a triathlon, but you have done little or no recent swimming, cycling, or running. The plan begins with a total of 1,000 yards of swimming, 40 minutes of cycling, and 40 minutes of running in Week 1. It peaks with 2,275 yards of swimming, 2 hours of cycling, and 1 hour and 14 minutes of running in Week 11.
Welcome to the TeamKattouf 12-week Sprint Triathlon beginner training plan designed by Dr. Rick Kattouf and Cameron Dorn! Get ready for some fun...swim, bike, run, and weight training! Many times, weight/resistance training is missing in triathlon training plans. It is the weight training that will assist in building lean muscle, thereby, increasing power and strength. It is this power and strength that will help your swim, bike, and run. Plus, building lean muscle will help to increase your metabolism; who doesn't want a faster metabolism, right? This plan will take you through swim, bike, and run assessments. Following the run and bike assessments, I will walk you through determining your proper heart rate training zones. (pdf file is included when you purchase this plan; this will explain how to determine your hr zones). This plan averages 4-6 hours of training each week, therefore it is very manageable for the busy individual. We all lead busy lives, and time management is critical; this program will help you with that. If you are ready for a solid and systematic training plan, and you are ready to get into great shape, the TeamKattouf 12-week sprint tri plan is for you! I wish you the best in your training and racing endeavors!
This simple and easy-to-follow, 12-week plan is intended for the beginner training for his/her first sprint-distance triathlon (about S-400/B-13 miles/R-5k) who has little or no experience with swimming, biking or running. It includes one daily workout with optional workouts you can also do if you have time. The plan is based on Joe Friel's book, Your First Triathlon.
