There are basically 3 levels I would describe:
1) self coached - use 4 DP and ride the workouts per your own plan (some people are really good at this!)
2) Use one of the many many stock plans, including triathlon specific plans with varying hours a week, some include strength training as well.
3) Do a semi custom or custom plan, you pay for the Sufferfest to modify / develop a plan that fits your hours a week, days off and training goals.
I’ve had 3 custom plans because my life is so crazy, it has really helped me focus on the training, and I only have 6 ish hours a week to train. I’ve also used the stock plans a couple times to great effect (when my life was a little more predictable).
The most valuable part for me is that because of the 4DP test, the workouts I do I know will challenge me and I will improve without them being ridiculously easy or too hard and thus demotivating.
Hope that helps!
1) self coached - use 4 DP and ride the workouts per your own plan (some people are really good at this!)
2) Use one of the many many stock plans, including triathlon specific plans with varying hours a week, some include strength training as well.
3) Do a semi custom or custom plan, you pay for the Sufferfest to modify / develop a plan that fits your hours a week, days off and training goals.
I’ve had 3 custom plans because my life is so crazy, it has really helped me focus on the training, and I only have 6 ish hours a week to train. I’ve also used the stock plans a couple times to great effect (when my life was a little more predictable).
The most valuable part for me is that because of the 4DP test, the workouts I do I know will challenge me and I will improve without them being ridiculously easy or too hard and thus demotivating.
Hope that helps!