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sbsmann

2012-06-11 2:00 PM

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Menomonee Falls, WI

Subject: 20 Week Beginner Ironman training Plan

I am currently using the 20 week beginner Ironman plan (HR) in BT. I am currently in week 8 and things are going relatively well, but looking ahead week #17 really screams out to me as being a bit over the top. On that Saturday, the plan has me doing the following workout. It appears the run is a BRICK after the bike, but the swim is a separate workout.

Bike - 6.5 hours.
Swim – 95 minutes or 5025 yards.
Run – 1.5 hours.

I would like to hear what others think of this. My biggest concern is that this seems like too much and specifically too much 3 weeks before my Ironman. I have never heard of a beginner plan requiring someone almost do a full Ironman 3 weeks before the real Ironman. Normally it seems like you might do one of the sports full distance, but then nothing more or just a little more (5-10 mile run, etc).

Anyone use this plan before and how did this week #17 work for you?

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weissjaz

2012-06-12 5:19 PM

in reply to: #4255838

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Subject: RE: 20 Week Beginner Ironman training Plan

How far do you run in 90 minutes? I am slow and would get about 9 or 10. The swim seems long, but many of them are in the beginner program. I think it is a way they build overall volume for the day without adding increased risk for injury.

DV 1

2012-06-14 1:22 PM

in reply to: #4255838

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Subject: RE: 20 Week Beginner Ironman training Plan

Not sure where you got that workout? I'm doing the same plan and the last long bike is 6 hours followed by a 25 min recovery run. That's in week five (five weeks out from the race).

sbsmann

2012-06-14 2:19 PM

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Menomonee Falls, WI

Subject: RE: 20 Week Beginner Ironman training Plan

DV 1 - 2012-06-14 1:22 PM Not sure where you got that workout? I'm doing the same plan and the last long bike is 6 hours followed by a 25 min recovery run. That's in week five (five weeks out from the race).

Looks like u are using the 20wk beginner plan that utilizes RPE. I am using the 20wk beginner plan that uses Heart Rate. Here is a screenshot of the calendar and the workout. In my opinion it seems way too much and what is in your plan sounds like what is typical.