Ironman triathlon training

The ultimate 12 week triathlon training programme

An IRONMAN 140.6 triathlon involves a 3800-meter swim, a 180-km bike and a 42.2-km run. The event will typically take you between eight and 16 hours to complete. You’ll be training almost every day, for many months, with longer rides and runs that eat up your spare time at weekends. It’s not always easy fitting that around your job, family and friends. The best way to train is by following an intelligently designed training plan. Download your FREE Plan today and achieve your goal! #IRONMAN

A detailed look at the time, food, and workouts required to train for a full triathlon (like an Ironman® triathlon) in 1 year.

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Ironman training inspiration

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The goal of this 12-week plan is to prepare you to succeed in an IRONMAN event: 3.8km swim, 180km bike & 42.2km run. We will train in three phases to build your aerobic development, sharpen your top end speed and perform race-specific workouts that will have you ready to succeed on race day. Before you comply with this plan, you must be able to comfortably swim 3km, bike 50km and run 15km. This plan was written and prepared for IRONMAN University by Head Coach, Jason Lentzke. #tria

couch to ironman 70.3 training plan

Is it possible to train for an Ironman in a year? Yes, says tri coach Philip Hatzis, but you have to be committed and have a certain level of fitness