im doing eagleman this year as part of my preparation for im florida. last year i did my first half-iron distance tri in 5:12. i made up my own training plan for it and followed it to a T. i was pretty happy with my results… but, this year i’d like to go sub 4:50.
i had never done a 56 mile bike or a 13.1 mile run before this half iron distance race.
i’m trying to make up a plan for eagleman and i’m thinking of upping my bike mileage considerably and upping my run by about 15-20 miles (at its height). but, i don’t want to do too much too fast as this would probably affect im florida.
i was looking for training plans online but i haven’t been able to find much. anyone know of any sites that i should check out? i’m just looking for some guidelines… i would end up making my own plan.
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.
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.
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.