The Lifestyle Intermediate 44-Week Half IRON Triathlon Training is designed for the Intermediate triathlete who has progressed from the Sprint distance to the Olympic triathlon distance and now desires to attempt the Half IRON distance and can handle a heavier training load.

 

Prerequisite training/base mileage isn't needed as this HALF IRON plan begins with a 12-week specific Half IRON base training plan followed by a 32-week Half IRON training plan. Training is based on heart rate % a Garmin type of device is helpful. This is also a structured plan in that workouts can be auto-synced to your device.

 

During the 12-week base phase, the plan utilizes a 3/1 structured approach. (3-weeks load/1-week recovery). The base phase will emphasize strength & conditioning, and base endurance, with an in-depth focus on technique during the swim training segments.

 

Upon completion of the base phase, the structure will change from a 3/1 approach to a 4/1 approach. (4-weeks load w/1-week recovery.) During the beginning phases of training, you'll focus on strength training, and base endurance, with an in-depth focus on technique during the swim training segments with an introduction to V02 Interval Training.

 

During the latter phases, you'll focus less on strength and technique and more on endurance, V02 interval training, and adding anaerobic threshold training, open water training, and progressive brick (Bike/Run) workout sessions.

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Other featured items include:

- Instructional Video Swimming Drills

- RPE/Heart Rate Structured Run/Walk sessions

- RPE/heart Rate Structured Bike session

- Strength Sessions (w/detailed video instruction*) Specifically Designed for The Intermediate Triathlete.