Olympic Distance Triathlon Training Plan - 12 weeks

12 week Olympic Distance Training Plan – Beginner / Advanced Beginner

Are you gunning to move up from the Sprint triathlon distance and take on an Olympic distance triathlon?
You've come to the right place!

This program will help the beginner or advance beginner triathlete train and prepare for an intermediate distance triathlon aka 'olympic' distance triathlon consisting of a 1.5k swim / 40km bike and 10k run.

Athletes using this Hypercat Racing training program to prepare for an Olympic distancetriathlon should be in good health and cleared by their personal physician to engage in vigorous endurance training.

Your current fitness should be at a level equivalent of the benchmarks below:
-Able to swim 1600 yards/meters in a pool workout.
-Able to bike 1.5 hrs.
-Able to run 45 minutes.

The plan is created for a balanced training approach in each of the three disciplines.

2-3 swim sessions per week (starting at 1200 yards in week #1)
3-4 run sessions per week (starting at 45 min long run in week #1)
3-4 bike sessions per week (starting at 1:15 min for long ride in week #1)

This 12 week training plan has a volume of training ranging from 5:30 to 9:45 hours per week.

Equipment required:
-swim goggles
-bike, helmet
-run shoes
-watch

Additional equipment suggested to get the most out of your training plan:-heart rate monitor
-cycling computer with cadence function
-stationary trainer for indoor bike rides
-wetsuit

Your Training plan purchase includes 15 page training plan reference guide.  

If the parameters of this training program are too aggressive or beneath your current fitness or experience level, please contact Hypercat Racing to explore an alternate pre-built training plan, custom training plan or for individualized coaching options.