The Lifestyle Beginner 44 - Week Half 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 Half IRON distance, can handle a heavier training load, and wants to have a longer prep time to achieve a successful result as this Half IRON plan will introduce the beginning Half IRONMAN® athlete to the development of two aerobic energy systems, (V02 and Anaerobic threshold training).

 

This training plan is based on both RPE and heart rate %, a Garmin type of device is encouraged as this is a structured plan, workouts can be auto-synced to your device.

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During the 32-week Half IRON training phase, you'll begin with 6.5hrs of training during your first week, with a weekly max of 11.0hrs. It is during this time you're training will be based on a 4/1 structured approach; (4 weeks load, with a 1-week active recovery).  and where you'll focus on base endurance, V02 interval training, then adding anaerobic threshold training, tempo training, and open water swimming, followed by progressive brick (Bike/Run) training sessions. 

 

During the 12-week maintenance phase of training, you'll revert to a 3/1 structured approach. (3 weeks load/1 week recovery). The plan will emphasize strength & conditioning, maintaining base endurance, with an in-depth focus on technique during the swim training segments.

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Other featured items include:
- Instructional Video Swimming Drills

- The inclusion of a "B" race window 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.