HALF IRONMAN TRAINING SCHEDULE. TRAINING SCHEDULE

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Half Ironman Training Schedule

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A document prepared at company level that specifies the who, what, when, and where of training to be conducted by the unit.

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An Ironman 70.3, also known as a Half Ironman, is one of a series of middle-distance triathlon races organised by the World Triathlon Corporation consisting of a swim, bike ride, and run. 70.3 is the total distance in miles (113.0 km).

half ironman training schedule – Ironman 70.3:

Ironman 70.3: Training for the Middle Distance (Ironman Edition)

This title is packed with expert advice on all aspects of training for, and completing the Ironman 70.3 challenge. Swim 1.2 miles, then cycle 56 miles, finish off with a 13.1 mile run. This is Ironman 70.3 – one of the fastest growing triathlon events in the world. And even though it is only half the total distance of a full Ironman event, it is anything but an ‘easy option’! Ironman 70.3 takes readers on a journey through the complete training schedule needed to prepare for this arduous athletic challenge. It includes detailed training plans and in-depth examples of core and heart-rate training techniques that can be used all year round. This volume also features expert advice on training for each individual aspect of the race, finding the right equipment, typical training errors, tips on recovery, and how to keep motivated.

" … so there we were, all of us coming out of the water at the same damned time… "

That Armstrong guy ain’t got nothing… well, ok – so maybe he does. *grin*

But – he isn’t the only "old timer" who took a crack at guys younger than him and scored well this past weekend. Newark Valley’s own Dick Litzel placed 2nd in the Lake Placid Iron Man qualifiers this past weekend in Lake Placid, NY. Dick is at the high end of his age bracket this year – 65-69 year olds and his entire field was younger than he is. There is a story behind the 2nd place finish – Dick suffered mechanical issues with his shifter on the bike during the cycling leg of his race and was frequently stuck in a high gear (one that is hard to pedal) and he was unable to get it into the lower (easier to pedal) gears required for traversing the hilly roads in the northern part of our state! Needless to say, this made for a more challenging, and at times frustrating ride for Dick. He persevered though and figures that he lost somewhere between 10-15 minutes as a result. The fellow that won the event was only 6 minutes faster! Dick would have won (more like crushed) his opposition had he not had the mechanical…

The qualifier races, like the one this past weekend in Lake Placid, are full distance events – 2.5 miles in the water (swim), 112 miles on the bike and a full 26 mile run. WOW!! That 2nd place finish would not have qualified Dick for the championship event in Hawaii but he’s be ok with that as he indicated that he and his wife, Paula, didn’t plan on going to Hawaii this year anyway. He’s done the Hawaii event several times over the years having finished 10th last year in his age bracket. He tells me, with a twinkle in his eyes and a big smile, that he is actually looking forward to turning 70 so that he’ll be one of the young guys next year. His goal is to finsh top 5 at the worlds in Hawaii. I wouldn’t bet against him.

Dick has been doing triathlons for 27 years now and he doesn’t appear to have any plans on letting up on his training schedule. I got tired just listening and speaking with him while described a typical weeks worth of running and cycling in the area. We can all only hope that we’re in half as good a shape as he is when we get to be his age!

The Time-Crunched Triathlete by Chris Carmichael and Jim Rutberg

The Time-Crunched Triathlete presents a fast-paced triathlon training program that delivers competitive speed without the time demands of conventional approaches. In as few as 8 hours per week, triathletes can develop the speed and endurance they need to be competitive in triathlon, from sprint- to half-iron distance races.

Drawing upon principles refined while coaching busy endurance athletes, Chris Carmichael shows triathletes how to build fitness in three sports on a realistic schedule that fits into their busy professional and personal lives.

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Author Tom Rodgers has developed real-time software and training systems to measure the performance of astronauts aboard NASA’s International Space Station. The Perfect Distance puts that expertise to use in a step-by-step program of preparation and training for triathletes. Packed with technique and drills and built on the proven Ultrafit platform, this is the first book to equip triathletes for the long course. Half-Ironman races are the fastest-growing distance in triathlon and a pivotal stepping stone toward the sport’s ultimate challenge — the Ironman. The book outlines every facet of effective preparation for a long-course event. There are sport-specific chapters as well as instruction on selecting equipment, making smart nutrition decisions, strength training, and overcoming injuries — accompanied by clear charts and tables throughout. Extensive appendixes featuring workouts for swim, bike, run, key training sessions, and indoor training make The Perfect Distance an authoritative, one-stop resource for novices and more seasoned trainers.