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Ironman

The following is an example of an Ironman Training program (phase 2). Before starting any training, you must have a medical examination to ensure it is safe for you to do so.

Any training program application is at the athlete's discretion and risk.

Key to notations and terms used

k = kilometres tpb = "target personal best" time for the Triathlon event

Phase 2

Each training session should include an appropriate warm-up before the session and a cool-down after the session.

Week 1

Day Develop Session Effort
Monday Rest    
Tuesday Specific Strength Weight Training  
Wednesday Specific Endurance Swim 2k tpb+5%
Thursday Rest    
Friday Specific Endurance Run - 20k tpb+5%
Saturday Rest    
Sunday Specific Endurance Bike - 100k tpb+5%

Week 2

Day Develop Session Effort
Monday Rest    
Tuesday Specific Strength Weight Training  
Wednesday Specific Endurance Swim 3k tpb+5%
Thursday Rest    
Friday Specific Endurance Run - 30k tpb+5%
Saturday Rest    
Sunday Specific Endurance Bike - 150k tpb+5%

Week 3

Day Develop Session Effort
Monday Rest    
Tuesday Specific Strength Weight Training  
Wednesday Specific Endurance Swim 4k tpb+5%
Thursday Rest    
Friday Specific Endurance Run - 42k tpb+5%
Saturday Rest    
Sunday Specific Endurance Bike - 200k tpb+5%

Week 4

Day Develop Session Effort
Monday Evaluation Bike - 60 min maximum distance 100%
Tuesday Strength Specific Weight Training  
Wednesday Evaluation Run - Cooper Test 100%
Thursday Strength Specific Weight Training  
Friday Evaluation Swim - 20 min maximum distance 100%
Saturday Rest    
Sunday Rest    

Page Reference

If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is:

  • MACKENZIE, B. (2009) Ironman - Phase 2 [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/triathlon/ironph2.htm [Accessed