Plan for first time 70.3 IM?

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Subject: Plan for first time 70.3 IM?

Disclaimer: I know.... I know. Getting a plan off the internet and using it without coaching or taking in to consideration your starting position is, well, not the best idea. Still, sometimes due to circumstances you gotta do stuff.

So, anyone use or recommend a first time 70.3 iron distance plan such as Ironguides or such?

My race is 24 weeks out.

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2016-03-08 10:19 AM
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Buy Don Fink's Book Iron Fit Secrets for 1/2 Iron distance

Its a great book with 3 different plans and all the information you will need
2016-03-08 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by triguy1043

Buy Don Fink's Book Iron Fit Secrets for 1/2 Iron distance

Its a great book with 3 different plans and all the information you will need


Thanks, will check it out!
2016-03-08 1:20 PM
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I have used plans off of BT for both the 70.3 and 140.6 race and been happy with it.

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The plans here on BT are good generic plans.

 

2016-03-08 7:14 PM
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Subject: RE: Plan for first time 70.3 IM?
I think it's fine to use a plan from a website or a book for an Ironman 70.3. In fact, I could probably list several advantages for following a plan from a book versus hiring a coach.

Coaching is great. It gives you somebody to ask specific questions and lead the way. But if you are motivated enough to follow a plan - and independent enough to train alone (or you already have a training group) it's a great way to do it.

Think about all the people who run their first half marathons and marathons using Hal HIgdon's plans. They are great and they're free.

Don Fink - good stuff. There is a matching Facebook group that is very supportive with people using the plans. Matt Fitzgerald the Training Bible a book - very comprehensive plans. You can get a training plan from Training Peaks from very well known coaches including Mark Allen for a few hundred dollars. There are lots of options.

Good luck!

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