The Lifestyle Beginner 44 - Week Full IRON Triathlon Training Plan is designed for the Beginning triathlete who has progressed from the Sprint distance to the Olympic triathlon distance and now desires to attempt the Full IRON distance, can handle a heavier training load, and wants to have a longer prep time to achieve a successful result as this Full IRON plan will introduce the beginning Full IRONMAN® athlete to the development of two aerobic energy systems, (V02 and Anaerobic threshold training).

 

NO prerequisite training is required as this Full IRON plan begins with a 12-week base plan followed by a 32-week specific Full IRON training plan. Training is based on both RPE and heart rate %, a Garmin type of device is helpful as this is a structured plan, workouts can be auto-synced to your device.

 

During the 32-week Full IRON training phase, you'll begin with 7hrs of training during your first week, with a weekly max of 14.5hrs. This Full IRON plan focus will be on base endurance, intro into both tempo training and open water swimming, and will also include progressive brick workouts.

 

During the base building phase, the plan uses a 3/1 structured approach. (3 weeks load, 1-week recovery. During the main 32-week training phase the plan will increase from a 3/1 structured approach to a 4/1 structured approach; (4 weeks load, with a 1-week active recovery). During the beginning phases of training, you'll focus on strength endurance 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.

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Other featured items include:
- Instructional Video Swimming Drills

- The inclusion of a "B"  and "C" race windows to access your training.
- RPE/Heart Rate Structured Run/Walk sessions
- RPE/heart Rate Structured Bike session
- Strength Sessions (w/detailed video instructions*) Specifically Designed for The First Time Triathlete.