Half Ironman Training Plans (70.3)

SportCoaching provides a wide range of Half Ironman (70.3) training plans designed for different levels and finish-time goals, including:

Beginner Half Ironman Plan (70.3): ideal for first-time 70.3 athletes.
Sub 6.5 Half Ironman Plan (70.3): for finish times under 6.5 hours.
Sub 6 Half Ironman Plan (70.3): targeting completion under 6 hours.
Sub 5.5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): structured for a sub-5.5-hour race.
Sub 5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): for experienced triathletes seeking a sub-5-hour finish.
Sub 4.5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): for high-performance athletes chasing sub-4.5-hour results.
Half Ironman Running Plan (70.3): focuses on pacing, cadence, and running endurance.
Half Ironman Cycling Plan (70.3): targets power, speed, and efficiency on the bike.

Each plan is built around your current fitness, available time, and race goals to ensure your training is efficient and sustainable.

Every plan is custom-built from scratch based on your fitness, goals, and time availability. Workouts are created using heart rate, power, or RPE depending on your setup. You’ll also receive a 1-hour consultation to review your background and finalize your plan before it’s delivered.

Beginner / Sub 6.5 / Sub 6 Hour Plans: 12–16 weeks, 7–12 hours per week.
Sub 5.5 / Sub 5 Hour Plans: 12–16 weeks, 9–14 hours per week.
Sub 4.5 Hour Plan: 12–16 weeks, 15–20 hours per week.
Half Ironman Running Plan: 10–16 weeks, 3–8 hours per week.
Half Ironman Cycling Plan: 10–16 weeks, 5–12 hours per week.

These durations provide enough time to progressively build fitness while maintaining recovery. Final details are customized during your onboarding consultation.

Beginner: perfect for athletes completing their first Half Ironman.
Intermediate: designed for triathletes improving their personal bests.
Experienced: for competitive athletes seeking top performance goals.
All plans are adapted to your ability and schedule for effective, realistic training.

Your plan is delivered through TrainingPeaks, allowing easy tracking of workouts and metrics. SportCoaching provides setup support to get you started, and for continued feedback, you can join our Triathlon Coaching program.

After completing your onboarding call, your personalized plan will be delivered within 24 hours so you can start training immediately.

Yes. Every plan is customized to your lifestyle, preferred training days, and available time. Adjustments can be made to suit your personal commitments and recovery needs.

If your specific event or goal isn’t listed, SportCoaching can create a fully personalized Half Ironman training plan tailored to your race location, time goal, and ability level.