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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Distance Training Simplified

Periodisation Simplified

This weeks article isn’t from some academic or coach that inspired me early in my coaching career but a coach that I’ve only discovered this year. Sean P. O’Connor was the Boys Head Coach for Lafayette High School, MO and he wrote his book Distance Training Simplified. O’Connor or Coach OC as his athletes call him doesn’t prescribe to the traditional periodisation concepts. Now I don’t use Coach OC’s methodology with my athletes, nor will I but his concept hold’s merit in certain circumstances (that don’t fit with my athletes). I’m including his concept or methodology in this series because I like his concept and believe in it (for a specific demographic).

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Ironman

Ironman Training Plans – 24 week Ironman Bolton starts 17-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 Bolton in 18 weeks. Dubbed one of the UK’s friendliest towns, Bolton is the home of England’s only full-distance IRONMAN. This race is known for its iconic spectator support, incredible North West English bike course scenery, and impressive finish line in the heart of the town centre.

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Gale Bernhardt’s Endurance 5 Workout

Endurance 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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Saint Clair Training Plan

16 week Saint Clair Half Marathon Training Plan starts 17-Jan-22

The Saint Clair is an iconic half marathon held each year in Marlborough. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event.Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate runners who are looking to complete the event successfully, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run: David Warden’s 10km Run Session B

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

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Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga

Ironman Training Plans – 18 week Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga starts 17-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 Chattanooga in 18 weeks.
Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga presented by McKee A Family Bakery is known as the Scenic City.  The Scenic City, featuring Lookout Mountain, Tennessee River and endless opportunities to explore.  This course brings a unique PR setting downriver 1.4 mile swim, epic rollers on the bike through the historic Chickamauga and a run through downtown Chattanooga.   From leisurely adventures or epic all day exploration, there’s something for everyone.  Endless adventures for all.​

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Cycling TP

Thursday Training Plan: Old Ghost Road MtB Training Plan (Intermediate 8-week Plan – Start Anytime)

Whether done over 2 or 3 days, the Old Ghost Road takes you through some remote scenic parts of NZ. When you have completed the Old Ghost Road you will have accomplished something very special.

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Coach Ray

12 week Christchurch Marathon & Half Marathon Training Plans

The Christchurch full and half marathon is a great event held each year, this season on the 10th April. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event. This is one of the more flatter, faster marathons around. Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate runners who are looking to complete either the half or the full marathon, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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