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Double amen on the Gold Membership here.  If the training plans aren't 10.5 months, Coaches Mike, Amy, and Mark will help you prepare to hit the 24 week plan or whatever it is.  I'd highly recommend it.

Lets see if I get edited......

Hi my name is Jeff, and i'm an addict....... to triathlon.........
It all began in January, very innocently. I decided to TRI, and searched the internet high and low for a FREE downlaodable training plan. BT has some good ones here, and I think with $$membership$$ the plans are probably pretty good. I found what I was looking for at www.trinewbies.com This is just one of several websites where you can find a plan that works for YOU. There are many many different pans out there, and none are totally set in stone, so find something that fits your schedule, ability and distance. Heck, there may even be one here....
Most of all, regardless of anything, train for fun and enjoy the experience. Be prepared to feel fantastic

Which race are you doing?

Kudos for trying to figure out Friel. I looked at his book in the store, along with some others, and just didn't think I had the patience to sort out all the abbreviations.

10.5 months sounds like a long time to train. Be careful of burnout. I know, I know, if you're like me, you're saying, "I won't burnout, this is my goal, I work hard, I'm motivated." But take it from someone who's been there -- you can only do so many 5 hour bike rides every Saturday, and 3 hour runs every Sunday, and all the other training sessions, and getting up at 5am to do them, before your brain and body just say this is crazy. And that doesn't even cover what your wife might be thinking.

Unless you really need the work, I'd focus on a plan that begins about 6 months from race day. And make sure it has some easy weeks in it.

Good luck!