Training Plans for Ironman®-Distance Triathlons
Earned bragging rights...forever...
"You are an Ironman®!" These are the magical words you will hear when you cross the finish line of your race and a volunteer hangs a finisher's medal around your neck.
Congratulations for taking on this epic journey to complete an event like no other single day challenge in sport – a 140.6-mile swim, bike and run odyssey!
Our training plans will help you achieve success. Drawing on his 15+ years of experience as a 28x Ironman veteran, his insights from coaching hundreds of triathletes and a graduate degree in exercise physiology, David Glover, MS, CSCS hand-crafted these Ironman-distance training plans with the primary goal of preparing you for success on race day.
We offer training plans for both the novice and experienced Ironman-distance triathlete. Each training plan includes a comprehensive, detailed training guide explaining how to use your plan and make schedule adjustments. Plus, you can contact David at anytime if you have questions about your plan.
Special Bonus: Build and Maintain: Strength Training for Triathletes is now included with each training plan purchase.
Included with the Purchase of Your Ironman-distance Training Program
Each of our training plans includes:
- Detailed, periodized online training plan with daily workouts.
- Complimentary online training log in TrainingPeaks.
- Our Triathlon Training Plan Guide that explains how to use your plan.
- Guidelines for schedule changes, race week, training nutrition and more.
- Monthly self-testing sessions to benchmark progress and set training zones.
- Videos demonstrating all of the swim drills.
- Daily email reminders of upcoming workouts.
- Access to our extensive library of triathlon resources including webinars.
- Email access to David Glover with any questions about your plan.
Preview a screenshot of a sample Ironman-distance training plan:
Questions? Please see our FAQ or contact us.
Choose Your Ironman®-Distance Triathlon Training Plan
Follow these steps to purchase your plan:
Step 1: Sign up for a free "Basic Account" with TrainingPeaks (or log into your existing account).
Step 2: Choose your race (click on race name below or click here if your race is not listed):
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Step 3: Pay a one-time fee through TrainingPeaks to purchase the plan and receive the plan automatically into your TrainingPeaks account.
Step 4: Download the Triathlon Training Guide and Build and Maintain eBooks from the starting day of your plan.
Step 5: Start training!
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if my race is not listed above?
We have non-race specific training plans that can be set to end on any race date including an 8-Week Base Build Plan. We can also build a custom training plan for you.
2. What are the minimal physical requirements for following plan?
Prior to beginning any of these Ironman-distance training plans, you should be able to complete the following workouts:
- Swim: 500 meters or yards continuously
- Bike: 1.5 hours continuously
- Run: 45 minutes continuously
3. What plan lengths are available?
Training plans are available in 24-, 18-, 14- and 10-week lengths. You can also purchase a custom training plan that is built from scratch...just for you.
4. Do you have downloadable training plans?
Yes, we do. You can find them here.
5. More questions?
Please contact us.
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Please note: Ironman®, Ironman Triathlon® and Ironman 70.3® are registered trademarks of World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). Any non-race specific references to the words “Ironman” or “Ironman-distance” on this website refer to a triathlon that is the standard length established by the original Ironman race in Hawaii (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run).
