Eagleman is my first A race for the beginning of next season. Basically, I started structured training for this november 25th. I am currently in my 3rd week of base. My coach has me on a 16 week base plan, 8 weeks of build and 4 speed/peak weeks.

To give you an idea,this morning I completed a 40 minute run keeping HR controlled in a moderate aerobic zone. I am 28 so this means my HR stayed between 135-145. NO HIGHER. I inserted 6x45 second builds. Then in the afternoon, I completed 2000 yards in the pool. Most of the stuff is broken sets and stroke drills. I will build my exercise duration by about 5% each week and every 4th week of my training blocks will be reduced by about 30% for recovery. Then I start another block.

A typicall week for me consists of 3 trainer sessions, 3 runs and 3 swims. Then the weekend is the long stuff. Usually a low intensity brick every other weekend.

Other than that, just keep consistent and chip away.

Good luck..

I'm doing Eagleman and IM Florida too. Hoping for 5.5 at Eagleman.

http://www.trinewbies.com/ has some training plans for a half but maybe you should think about getting a coach to cater to your individual needs. The coach will ramp up your milage so you don't overtrain.

Just my thoughts

jaretj

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well, i'd like to get a coach... but, truth be told... i can't afford one. i'm pretty much broke and any "extra" money i get goes toward race entry fees. i've done my own planning for every race i've done and so far i think i've done pretty well... i figure if i read the right plans, get the right suggestions, do my homework, and do the workouts religiously.... i should do fine.

i did check out those plans you linked too and i'll probably take some hints from them... they looked pretty solid. thanks for the tips.