Monday, June 9, 2008

Aviva Ironman 70.3 Training Plan (by Coach Boon Pin)

Here's what our resident coach dished out for our Aviva 70.3.

Jeffrey Foo recommended this plan : "if everyone follows the training plan 100%, am very sure you can break sub 6 or 5.30 even, good recommendation, try not to miss weekend bricks which is critical, good luck!"

IM 70.3 training programme

As we prepare for this year’s 70.3, let’s focus on three components:

1) Efficiency in your exertion – using as little effort as possible for the maximum performance

2) Physical and mental training – apart from the obvious, to work on stretching and mental focuses

3) Physical health – watch what you eat and drink

But before we go any further, I have to be a bore and ask that each of you be responsible for your personal health.

If you are on medication or it’s been a long time since you had a medical checkup etc, you should do the necessary. Please contact Dr Andrew for Dr Jimmy’s contact if you have misplaced his contact. Or if you need Dr Low’s contact for some nagging injury, you can get it from me.

The programme will be put out in 4-week installments. It is broad-based in that it focuses on one long mileage workout per discipline and will get any of us to the start line ready to race. However, those aiming to improve their performance over last year should be working in shorter, more technical sessions on other days. Naturally, those who are doing other races in between or aiming for a podium finish will need to make adjustments based on their needs. J

One last thing, caveat emptor hor: I am not a trained coach, so triathlete beware. L

+1 WEEK OF JUN 9

swim: 1.2 km swim (every 4 laps, sight 1 lap)

run: 12 km long, slow run

sat: 60 km bike (climb on big gears with low cadence)

+2 WEEK OF JUN 16

swim: 1.4 km swim (every 3 laps, sight 1 lap)

run: 14 km long, slow run

sat: brick (70 km bike + 30 min jog)

+3 WEEK OF JUN 23

swim: 1.6 km swim (every 2 laps, sight 1 lap)

run: 16 km long, slow run

sat: West Coast hilly bike x 1

-1 WEEK OF JUN 30

swim: 1.2 km swim (enjoy the swim)

run: 12 km long, slow run

sat: 60 km bike / drills

+1 WEEK OF JUL 7

swim: 1.5 km swim (every 3 laps, sight 1 lap)

run: 14 km long, slow run

sat: 70 km bike (climb on big gear, low cadence)

+2 WEEK OF JUL 14

swim: 1.7 km swim (every 2 laps, sight 1 lap)

run: 16 km long, slow run

sat: brick (80km bike + 30 min jog)

+3 WEEK OF JUL 21

swim: 1.9 km swim (every 1 lap, sight 1 lap)

run: 18 km long, slow run

sat: NTU hilly bike x 2

-1 WEEK OF JUL 28

swim: 1.5 km swim (enjoy the swim)

run: 14 km long, slow run

sat: 90 km bike

+1 WEEK OF AUG 4 (possibility of Big Day on Aug 9?)

swim: 1.8 km swim (every 1 lap, sight 1 lap)

run: 16 km long, slow run

sat (Aug 9): 3.5 hr bike + 8 km jog (or a Big Day combining all 3 disciplines)

+2 WEEK OF AUG 11 (peak)

swim: 2 km swim (sight every lap)

run: 18 km long, slow run

sat: brick (2 hr bike + 60 min run)

+3 WEEK OF AUG 18 (peak)

swim: 2.2 km swim (sight every lap)

run: 20 km long, slow run

sat: brick (90 min bike + 90 min run)

-1 WEEK OF AUG 25 (taper)

swim: 1.5 km swim (enjoy the ease in your swim)

run: 10 km jog (enjoy the ease in your jog)

sat: brick (90 min bike + 5 km run)

WEEK OF SEP 1 (race week)

mon: 60 min bike with slopes

tue: 30 min run

wed: 30 min swim

thu: 30 min bike

fri: rest

sat: 20 min easy bike, followed by 10 min jog

sun (Sept 7): 70.3 race day

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