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Triathlon Plans
  • Sprint
  • Olympic
  • Half-Ironman (70.3)
  • Ironman
  • Cyclo-Core Plans

These simple and easy-to-follow, 12-week plans are intended for the beginner training for his/her first sprint-distance triathlon (about S-400/B-13 miles/R-5k) who has little or no experience with swimming, biking or running.

Beginner Sprint Plan-12 wks  - $29.00 Add To Cart

Beginner Sprint Plan using Runner-Core- 12 wks – $34.00 Add To Cart

Beginner Sprint Plan bundled with Runner-Core – 12 wks – $75.00 Add To Cart

Beginner Plans–

These beginner-friendly, 12-week training plans are for the first- or second-year triathlete who is entered in an Olympic-distance Triathlon, and who’s goal is to finish strong feeling good.  Start this plan about 12 weeks before your race. Other than health confirmed by your physician and a strong desire to finish the race, there are no prerequisites for starting this training plan. The weekly training progresses gradually from 3 to about 8 hours per week usually including 2 swims, 2 bikes and 2 runs. After following this plan for a minimum of 12 weeks, on race day you will be able to swim 1500 meters, bike 40 kilometers (25 miles), and run 10km (6.2 miles).

  1. Beginner Plan – 12 wks: $39.00
  2. Beginner Plan using Runner-Core -  12 wks: $45.00
  3. Beginner Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $85.00

 

Intermediate Plans–

These 12-week plans are designed for the intermediate triathlete who has been training for triathlon for more than 2 years and has a goal to perform well in his/her age group at an A-priority, Olympic-distance (S-1500m/B-40k/R-10k) triathlon in the 12th week of this plan. This detailed and easy-to-follow training plan progresses gradually from base training to build training, and culminates with a peak. To start this plan you should be capable of swimming 45 minutes, running up to an hour and biking up to 90 minutes. The weekly hours range from 6 to 10. In a typical week you will do 3 swims, 3 bikes and 3 runs. Self-testing is included to help gauge progress toward a respectable placing in the race.

  1. Intermediate Plan – 12 wks: $49.00
  2. Intermediate Plan using Runner-Core -  12 wks: $55.00
  3. Intermediate Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $99.00

Beginner / Intermediate Plans–

These half Ironman (70.3) training plans are suited for the moderately experienced triathlete who is training for their first or second half ironman race, and who’s goal is to finish strong and feeling good. It is best started about 11 weeks prior to you’re race. Following this plan will have you ready for a strong finish. Weekly volume ranges from 8 to 14 hrs per week. To start this plan you should have completed a Base training period and be able to swim 30 min, bike 2 hours, and run 1 hour.  You will find self testing sessions during “rest” weeks and also race-simulation sessions to build confidence and prepare you for the specific demands of this distance.  The last 3 weeks of this plan taper and peak you for the race.

  1. Intermediate – Advanced Plan – 12 wks: $69.00
  2. Intermediate – Advanced Plan using Runner-Core -  12 wks: $79.00
  3. Intermediate – Advanced Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $119.00

 

Intermediate / Advanced Plans–

These half Ironman (70.3) training plans are best started about 11 weeks prior to you’re A or B-priority, half Ironman race. Following this plan will have you ready for a great race. You may use these plans if you are training “with power,” as the terminology used is concurrent with Coggan’s Power Based Training zones, and as such, is applicable with a power meter or without. 
These plans are intended for the experienced intermediate to advanced triathlete. Weekly volume ranges from 8 to 14 hrs per week. To start this plan you should have completed a Base training period and be able to swim 1 hour, bike 3 hours, and run 2 hours.  You will find self testing sessions during “rest” weeks and also race-simulation sessions to build confidence and prepare you for the specific demands of this distance.  The last 3 weeks of this plan taper and peak you for the race.

  1. Intermediate – Advanced Plan – 12 wks: $79.00
  2. Intermediate – Advanced Plan using Runner-Core -  12 wks: $89.00
  3. Intermediate – Advanced Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $129.00

First Time Finisher Plans–

This is a 12-week plan for the first-time Ironman triathlete . Over the course of 12 weeks the weekly volume builds from about 10 hours to about 15 hours. There is an R&R period every third week to allow for recovery and adaptation. To start this plan you should have completed a Base training period and be able to swim 1 hour, bike 3 hours, and run 1.5 hours.  You will find self testing sessions during “rest” weeks and also race-simulation sessions to build confidence and prepare you for the specific demands of this distance.  The last 4 weeks of this plan taper and peak you for the race.

  1. First Timer Plan – 12 wks: $79.00
  2. First Timer Plan using Runner-Core -  12 wks: $89.00
  3. First Timer Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $139.00

Intermediate Plans –

These intermediate-level, 12-week Ironman plans are for experienced triathlete (have completed 1 or more Iron-distance races in the past and have a goal of improving personal best race time) with a weekly training volume range from 12 to 20 hours with R&R weeks every third week to allow for recovery, adaptation and improved performance. To start this plan you should have completed a Base training period and be able to swim 1 hour, bike 3-4 hours, and run 2 hours.  You will find self testing sessions during “rest” weeks and also race-simulation sessions to build confidence and prepare you for the specific demands of this distance.  The last 4 weeks of this plan taper and peak you for the race.

  1. Intermediate – Advanced Plan – 12 wks: $89.00
  2. Intermediate – Advanced Plan using Runner-Core -  12 wks: $99.00
  3. Intermediate – Advanced Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $139.00

Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate / Advanced Off-Season Plans –
These beginner to intermediate Off-Season plans incorporate the proven workouts of Cyclo-CORE, Cyclo-ZEN, and the Runner-CORE Training Programs and Workouts! Each plan comes with a full 12 weeks of training and workouts, all laid out in easy-to-follow detail to ensure success. Also included are diary templates so that you can record each and every workout for future reference. Over 100 pages of training, insight, workouts, tips and information!
Each plan also comes with a 38-page USERS GUIDE outlining everything you need to know to execute the plan effectively! You get term explanations and abbreviations, detailed workout protocols, drills information for all 3-sports, skill improvement information and tips for all 3-sports, detailed instruction on how to use Runner-CORE, running technique/form tips, detailed cycling drills, and over 40 different swim sessions focusing on technique and swimming fitness. This guide is literally a “how to” manual on how to best train for the sport of triathlon in the Off and Pre-Season! 

  1. Beginner / Intermediate Plan – 12 wks: $79.00
  2. Beginner / Intermediate Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $139.00
  3. Intermediate / Advanced Plan – 12 wks: $79.00
  4. Intermediate / Advanced Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $139.00
  5. Intermediate / Advanced Low Volume Plan: $79.00
  6. Intermediate / Advanced Low Volume Plan bundled with Runner-Core: $139.00
Cycling Plans
Information on Coach Al's Cycling Plans will be coming soon!
Running Plans

Welcome! Here you will find plans for the MARATHON, the HALF MARATHON, and other distances, all with a variety of GOAL times and EXPERIENCE levels. . All plans include a detailed USERS GUIDE that will give you the information you need to execute the plan correctly to ensure success. If you don’t see what you need, pleas email me and ask!

If you would like to know more about my mindset and philosophy on marathon and half marathon training and writing a training plan, please [click here].

Half Marathon Plans

1:20 Half Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$99.00 Add To Cart
1:20 Half Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $39.00 Add To Cart

1:30 Half Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$99.00 Add To Cart
1:30 Half Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $39.00 Add To Cart

1:40 Half Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$99.00 Add To Cart
1:40 Half Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $39.00 Add To Cart

1:50 Half Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$99.00 Add To Cart
1:50 Half Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $39.00 Add To Cart

2:00 Half Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$99.00 Add To Cart
2:00 Half Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $39.00 Add To Cart

Marathon Plans

3:30 Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$105.00 Add To Cart
3:30 Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $45.00 Add To Cart

3:45 Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$105.00 Add To Cart
3:45 Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $45.00 Add To Cart

4:00 Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$105.00 Add To Cart
4:00 Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $45.00 Add To Cart

4:30 Marathon Plan WITH Runner-CORE - 16 weeks --$105.00 Add To Cart
4:30 Marathon Plan using Runner-Core - 16 weeks-- $45.00 Add To Cart

All of these marathon plans are based upon my own experience as a marathoner and coach, over the last 25 years.  Here is a partial list of some of many KEY workouts, and information, that you will find in these plans:

  1. 50 pages including 16 weeks of detailed, specific training for each day! More detail than you’ve ever seen in a training plan of this type, including specific “focus” notes for each day’s workouts!

  2. Progressive and specific “PMP” (planned marathon pace) runs, to help you become more efficient at your actual goal pace for the race.

  3. Progressive “long” runs from a moderate distance of about 1 hour up to 3 hours or about 21-22miles, to help you build endurance and stamina. Some of these long runs include segments at “PMP” for specificity training.

  4. Special “circuit training” sessions to build general strength, fatigue resistance, and running speed and quickness, all of which will help you avoid fatigue and injury, and improve efficiency. And these are fun!

  5. Periodic and progressive tempo runs to raise your lactate threshold and boost your strength and power, and to make running at PMP feel easier!

  6. Periodic short interval “rep” training on the track, done at your tested vV02max (velocity at V02max), which are comprised of short but relatively FAST running, to improve your efficiency and leg speed. All information on this TEST you will do, as well as information on why it matters and how to proceed, is ALL included in your users guide!

  7. Complete explanations for all terms and abbreviations used in the plan.

  8. Tips on running form and technique to help you reduce injury risk and improve efficiency.  No more guesswork about the “best” form, and how to achieve it!

  9. A complete guide to Myofascial Release using a Foam Roller, to enhance your recovery and muscular health and vitality.

  10. Complete integration of Runner-CORE, and specific guidance, direction and tips on how to optimally progress using Runner-CORE!

  11. LOTS OF specific tips and guidance on how to maximize your recovery, how to better prepare mentally, and how to best use the plan for optimal results!

  12. Much more!

Note: most “total run/workout duration” in the plan is based upon time, but general mileage recommendations and specific mileage guidance for long run and PMP progressions, and specific “main sets” in track or tempo segments, are provided.

PLEASE: If you have any questions at any time about any of these plans, feel free to email me directly at coachal@coach-al.com Best of luck!

 

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