Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire Training Plans

Ironman 70.3

When you cross the finish line of the Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, you will have accomplished something very special.

Crafted by myself, Ray Boardman PGDipSportsMed, PGDipRehab, PGCertSc (Exercise Science), BSc (Anatomy), DipSportsStudies this plan encapsulates my passion for the sport, my experience from completing dozens of Half and Full IRONMAN distance finishes and my success coaching hundreds of triathletes.

Purchase of this plan gives you access to my fortnightly coaching calls where you can ask me any training or racing related questions.

Starting 24 weeks before the Staffordshire Ironman 70.3, these plans progress through phases to build you to your peak performance. These programmes starts on Monday 24-Dec-18.

Questions? Please visit us on the web at www.CoachRay.nz or email myself directly at: coachray@coachray.nz

Beginner training with a Heart Rate Monitor on the Bike and a GPS watch for Running

Designed for Beginner triathletes who are looking to complete the Staffordshire 70.3 event for the first time, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to COMPLETE YOUR event.

Each week typically contains 3x swims, 2x bike rides, 2x runs, 1x Brick (Bike/Run simulation) and a flexibility session. Although not necessary, I recommend using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with a GPS watch (such as a Garmin).

Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:

  • Swim: 100 meters or yards continuously, 500 metres or yards total within a workout
  • Bike: 15min continuously
  • Walk: 20min continuously

Further information can be found here.

Intermediate athlete training with a Heart Rate Monitor on the Bike and a GPS watch for Running

Designed for Intermediate triathletes who are looking to complete the Staffordshire 70.3 event faster than previously, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to COMPLETE YOUR event FASTER than before.

Each week typically contains 3x swims, 2x bike rides, 2x runs, 1x Brick (Bike/Run simulation) and a flexibility session. Although not necessary, I recommend using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with a GPS watch (such as a Garmin).

Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:

  • Swim: 1,500 meters or yards continuously, 2,500 metres or yards total within a workout
  • Bike: 90min continuously
  • Run: 60min continuously

Further information can be found here.

Intermediate athlete training with a Power Meter on the Bike and a GPS watch for Running

Designed for Intermediate triathletes who are looking to complete the Staffordshire 70.3 event faster than previously, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to COMPLETE YOUR event FASTER than before.

Each week typically contains 3x swims, 2x bike rides, 2x runs, 1x Brick (Bike/Run simulation) and a flexibility session. This programme requires a Power Meter for the cycle training and I recommend using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with a GPS watch (such as a Garmin) for the run training.

Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:

  • Swim: 1,500 meters or yards continuously, 2,500 metres or yards total within a workout
  • Bike: 90min continuously
  • Run: 60min continuously

Further information can be found here.