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Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife
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 2013-12-21 11:59 AM |
 2 |  Subject: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs TrilifeHey folks, I've signed up to my first Ironman race (Wales 2014) and I'm keen to follow a training programme which will help me get ready for the big day. At the mo, I'm torn between two training plans... The first is Don Fink's 30-week Competitive programme, the other is a race-specific 36 week plan designed by the guys from thetrilife.com. As it stands, I own a copy of Don Fink's book and it seems to be a good, general plan to follow. However, the much more expensive plan from the Trilife seems to be tailored for the Ironman Wales course and you also get some help and advice from the coaches. This sounds ideal but I'm wondering if it's worth the money!? I'm planning to start my training in the New Year either way but I would really love to hear if anyone has followed one of these plans and what they thought about it? Thanks for your help! Cheers, Ben |
| 2013-12-30 4:27 PM in reply to: frenchben |
| 13 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife Hi Ben I have found it really difficult to find a training plan that works for me during prep for IMUK 2012 and 2013. In 2012 I pretty much followed a very very simple plan at http://www.cluboceano.com/13.htm and in 2013 I tried to follow the Joe Friel Triathlon Bible but failed miserably as I found t too structured and in-flexible. This year I am following the Ben Greenfield Tri-Ripped plan (if you're interest I talk about it here http://www.ironcrab.com/2013/12/conquering-ironman-uk-2014/) which I am feeling pretty good about. I would say the best thing is to just get out there train and don't overthink it. Be confident you have done enough training before you start. Hopefully all goes well and good luck for Wales |
| 2013-12-31 5:01 AM in reply to: #4916504 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife Hi Andrew, Thanks for your reply, much appreciated. I like the look of those two plans, especially because of the time involved. I'm going to stick to the Don Fink programme I think but try and squeeze in more high intensity workouts (that's what has been recommended to me by other IM triathletes). Anyway, I would love to hear how you get on with the tri-ripped programme - I'll check out your blog again after your race. Best of luck with the training and the race and thanks again for your help. Cheers Ben |
| 2014-01-01 4:42 PM in reply to: #4920910 |
| 13 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife Thanks Ben. Good luck again. Hopefully someone can answer you question above. Thanks |
| 2014-01-02 4:15 AM in reply to: ajcrabtree |
Regular 129  | Subject: RE: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife IM Wales is ALL about the hills, I've done Wales twice and didn't use a plan on either. I simply got out there and trained on hills. Hills, hills, hills and more hills. Not to be confused with one big mountain. It's known as one of the toughest bike courses in the world because of the relentless hills. The run is also hilly, Good news though, the swim is pretty flat. I don't know anything about the plans that you are looking at, but when your making your decision, bear in mind that you will need to do a lot of hill work. Best of luck. |
| 2014-01-02 9:30 AM in reply to: ajcrabtree |
Champion 9407   Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife Originally posted by ajcrabtree Hi Ben I have found it really difficult to find a training plan that works for me during prep for IMUK 2012 and 2013. In 2012 I pretty much followed a very very simple plan at http://www.cluboceano.com/13.htm and in 2013 I tried to follow the Joe Friel Triathlon Bible but failed miserably as I found t too structured and in-flexible. This year I am following the Ben Greenfield Tri-Ripped plan (if you're interest I talk about it here http://www.ironcrab.com/2013/12/conquering-ironman-uk-2014/) which I am feeling pretty good about. I would say the best thing is to just get out there train and don't overthink it. Be confident you have done enough training before you start. Hopefully all goes well and good luck for Wales Best of luck in your journey and I hope your training and racing go well. I did want to point out that Ben Greenfield has said that his Tri-Ripped program is not really designed for serious triathletes who are looking to race toward their potential but rather for those who want to look good while doing triathlons. Since you still have lots of time in case you wanted to consider a different program, I thought this might be valuable to you. All the best, Shane |
| 2014-01-02 3:06 PM in reply to: #4921952 |
| 13 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wales Training Plan - Don Fink vs Trilife Thanks Shane The reason I went for the tri-ripped is its flexibility. However I am changing it slightly for the reasons you mention above. I will follow the plan substituting one of the swim sessions for an indoor rower session and will doing a lot of sessions on the weekend with my local tri club. One other thing is the tri-ripped sessions are not as onerous as I'd expected so can easily be fitted in during my lunch time. Like you said I've still got time to tweak it if needed. Thanks again Andrew http://www.ironcrab.com |
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