Training Plan
8 articles
TrainingSeptember 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
Triathlon Training on Limited Time: The 6-Hour-Per-Week Plan
Over 80% of age-group triathletes train fewer than 10 hours per week. This evidence-based 6-hour plan uses minimum effective dose principles and strategic brick sessions to prepare you for sprint and Olympic distance races.
TrainingAugust 12, 2026 · 9 MIN
Running During Pregnancy: A Trimester-by-Trimester Safety Guide
Current ACOG guidelines support continued running throughout pregnancy for healthy women. This trimester-specific guide covers pace adjustments, heart rate ceilings, warning signs, and when to modify or stop.
TrainingAugust 2, 2026 · 9 MIN
Sub-3:30 Marathon Training Plan: The Intermediate Runner's 18-Week Guide
Breaking 3:30 requires sustaining 4:58/km for 42.2km — a target that demands structured threshold development, race-pace long runs, and disciplined taper. Complete 18-week plan for runners currently running 3:45–4:15 marathons.
TrainingJuly 22, 2026 · 9 MIN
10K Training Plan: 8 Weeks to Your Best Time
The 10K sits at the intersection of speed and endurance — too long to sprint, too short to pace conservatively. An 8-week plan built on threshold intervals, VO2max sessions, and deliberate recovery can realistically drop 2–4 minutes from your current 10K time.
TrainingJuly 17, 2026 · 9 MIN
Half Ironman 70.3 Training Plan: The Complete 20-Week Guide
A 70.3 triathlon — 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run — demands structured, sport-specific preparation across three disciplines. This 20-week guide covers periodization, key workouts, and race-day pacing strategy.
TrainingJuly 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Olympic Triathlon Training Plan: A Complete 16-Week Guide for Intermediate Athletes
The Olympic triathlon (1.5km swim / 40km bike / 10km run) demands a different training balance and race execution strategy than sprint or Ironman. Here's a structured 16-week approach with weekly volume targets, key sessions, and race-day execution.
TrainingJuly 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
Sprint Triathlon Training Plan: 12-Week Guide for First-Timers
A sprint triathlon — 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run — is the ideal entry point to multisport racing. This 12-week plan builds all three disciplines progressively with realistic weekly volume for first-timers balancing work and life.
TrainingJune 23, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Complete Beginner Marathon Training Plan: A 16-Week Guide
Training for your first marathon requires far more than simply running more miles. This evidence-based 16-week plan guides beginners through four structured phases — from base building to taper — with pace guidelines, weekly structure, and race-day fueling strategy.