Category: Triathlon Training

Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons

Swim Session

Saturday Swim Session: Triathlon Plus’s Threshold Workout

The ability to swim at and maintain your threshold pace is a critical component of fitness for triathletes and long distance open water swimmers. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their top end speed.The ability to swim at and maintain your threshold pace is a critical component of fitness for triathletes and long distance open water swimmers. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their top end speed.

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Fartlek Training

Friday Fartlek Run: Less is More 400’s I

Although this is a traditional speed session for 5k and 10k runners, there are benefits for those running marathon (as well as half marathon distance as well) as this session came from a marathon training plan. A session like this enhances your VO2 max and makes you a fitter runner ready to handle the higher intensities.

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Zwift Workout

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: QK WT Class II

Back in 2007 I conducted windtrainer class. I had a fleet of Minoura Mag-800’s and I hired a hall had a great group of athletes that would join me once a week for a tough session (similar to Spinervals by Coach Troy Jacobson except I also rode with my athletes and sweated up a storm along side them). I’ve recently been tidying up some old boxes in the garage and found my old lesson plans and the music to go along side them. This was the session I took for the very first class. Although primarily designed for triathletes this session is great for anyone wanting to boost their FTP (yes, I was training with power back then with the old Polar WIND power meter temperamental as it was).

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Functional Threshold Power Training Plan

Tuesday Training Plan: Functional Threshold Power (FTP) CYCLING Training Plan (Intermediate 6 week Plan – Start Any Monday

As you work your way through this training programme you’ll build your Functional Threshold Power (FTP). With regular FTP tests every 4 weeks you’ll be able to measure and see your progress.
Designed for Intermediate cyclists and triathletes who need a short sharp boost to thier training over 6 weeks. This plan will lift your FTP qwikly over the next 6 weeks.

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IRONMAN 703 Jonkoping Training Plan

Ironman Training Plans: 24 week Ironman 70.3 Jönköping European TriClub Championship Training Plan starts 24-Jan-22

Now is the time to get on board and join Qwik Kiwi Coaching for my great training plans to prepare you for Ironman 70.3 Jönköping in 24 weeks.
The crystal-clear lake Vättern provides a stunning center point for this race, launching athletes into enchanting forests and expansive views over the Swedish countryside. Most notably captured by fairy-tale artist John Bauer, Jönköping’s landscape has a sprinkling of magic. Designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the area features a total of nine lakes, which athletes will enjoy on the swim, bike, and run courses.  

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Triathlon Plus’s Endurance Workout

Endurance is a critical component of fitness for triathletes and long distance open water swimmers. Completing a number of consistent, steady reps will help build this endurance. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their top end speed.

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Ironman Training Plans – 24 week Ironman 70.3 Musselman starts 24-Jan-22

Now is the time to get on board and join Qwik Kiwi Coaching for my great training plans to prepare you for Ironman 70.3 Musselman in 24 weeks.
IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman is the perfect race for athletes who want to experience an urban, upstate adventure. You’IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman is the perfect race for athletes who want to experience an urban, upstate adventure. You’ll start your race with a swim in Seneca Lake followed by a bike course that takes you into the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes Region, boasting incredible views of both Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. The run course will lead you on a journey along the shores of Seneca Lake and through the vineyard region before completing the day with a picturesque finish on the shores of one of the most iconic Finger Lakes. It’s not just about finishing – it’s about experiencing all this beautiful area has to offer and making memories along the way.

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run – GTN’s Mini Pyramid

Maintaining a fast pace that can be sustained for close to 5km is important to develop speed for a range of events (especially for triathletes at the end of their event). This session is great for runners and triathletes preparing for an event between 5 & 10km and will also pay dividends for events up to and including a ½ marathon distance.

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Zwift Workout File

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: QK WT Class I

Back in 2007 I conducted windtrainer class. I had a fleet of Minoura Mag-800’s and I hired a hall had a great group of athletes that would join me once a week for a tough session (similar to Spinervals by Coach Troy Jacobson except I also rode with my athletes and sweated up a storm along side them). I’ve recently been tidying up some old boxes in the garage and found my old lesson plans and the music to go along side them. This was the session I took for the very first class. Although primarily designed for triathletes this session is great for anyone wanting to boost their FTP (yes, I was training with power back then with the old Polar WIND power meter temperamental as it was).

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Ironman Swim Training Plan

Tuesday Training Plan: Ironman SWIM Training Plan (INTERMEDIATE 24 Wk Plan) – Start Any Monday + Reusable

When you cross the finish line of your Ironman Swim, you will have swum faster than you have in previous attempts.
Designed for Intermediate Ironman Athletes who are looking to compete in an Ironman event, the primary goal of this training plan is to prep

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