Category: Triathlon Training

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

Smart-trainer

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session – Martin Gibala Intervals IV

Doing repeated short bouts of exercise at very high intensity develops a number of physiological systems in the body. Predominantly it provides a great training stimulus for the neuromuscular system. Although not specific to endurance events, training the neuromuscular system can bring on your fitness very quickly and is still a massive benefit for endurance athletes especially early in the season or if you are unfit. This workout can be done by beginners or experienced cyclists alike because a max sprint is all about your level of effort and is likely to be different from another rider.

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Swim

Saturday Swim Session – Swim Longer Sets To Enhance Your Aerobic Base

Stamina and Endurance are essential for a number of reasons. If you are a triathlete or open-water swimmer this is useful for the duration of your event. But more so if you are a Master’s Swimmer targeting a shorter pool-based event that provides the base fitness on which to build your speed as part of a periodised swimming plan. This session is great for master’s swimmers.

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Xterra Training Plan

Xterra Xtreme: 12 Weeks to Trail Triumph

Are you ready to conquer the rugged challenges of an Xterra triathlon? 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Introducing “Xterra Xtreme: 12 Weeks to Trail Triumph” – a comprehensive training plan designed for intermediate to advanced triathletes gearing up for an Xterra race in just 12 weeks. Xterra events are a thrilling blend of open water swimming, mountain biking, and trail runs, often traversing uneven and rough terrains. 🌊🚵‍♂️🏞️

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run – Goater’s Hill Sequence G

Running in hills develops leg strength as well as the strength of the tendons and ligaments around the knee and ankle. Developing leg strength is important, as it makes for a more powerful contraction of the leg muscles to propel you forward faster. Including hills regularly, particularly early in your build-up will see great dividends in the improvement of your running. This workout is great to include early in your build-up to develop leg strength.

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Olympic Tri

Thursday Training Plan – Olympic Triathlon Training Plan for Busy Triathletes (INT 12wk Plan) Power Meter Bike/Pace Run

When you cross the finish line of your triathlon, you will have swum, biked, and run faster than you have in previous events.
Designed for busy triathletes targetting an Olympic distance race, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to Swim, Bike, and Run faster during YOUR event.

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Smart-trainer

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session – Robin Tullett’s Spin – Recovery Workout One

This workout is a great general fitness workout for all cyclists (road, mountain, and triathlete), it provides a good amount of time at all intensities up to and including threshold whilst maintaining a high cadence.

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Swim Session

Saturday Swim Session – Paddles and Pull Buoy to Build Strength

Building strength through increased resistance of tools such as hand paddles and/or pull buoys is essential for getting the most out of your swim stroke. However, it is important that it is not done to excess and it is done after a solid base-building phase of training to prepare you for the extra demands and training stimulus it gives you. This session is great for master’s swimmers as well as open-water swimmers and triathletes.

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Fartlek

Friday Fartlek Run – Stryd’s Over the Limit G

Spending time running at a threshold is great for improving your ability to sustain a higher running pace and is of benefit to all runners. Although designed for use with a Stryd Power Meter this workout can also be effectively done without one.

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Brick

Monday Brick: GTN’s Sprint to Olympic Distance Brick

A brick session is a great way to develop your body for the rigours of transitioning from one discipline to the next. This session is perfect for both Sprint and Olympic Distance triathletes.

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