Half Ironman Training Plans

SportCoaching provides a variety of Half Ironman training plans tailored to different performance goals and experience levels, including:

Beginner Half Ironman Plan (70.3): Designed for those new to the 70.3 distance.
Sub 6.5 Half Ironman Plan (70.3): Aimed at athletes targeting a finish time under 6.5 hours.
Sub 6 Half Ironman Plan (70.3): For those aiming to complete the race in under 6 hours.
Sub 5.5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): Geared towards a sub-5.5-hour finish.
Sub 5 Hour Ironman Plan (70.3): Focused on achieving a finish time under 5 hours.
Sub 4.5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): For experienced athletes targeting a sub-4.5-hour finish.
Half Ironman Running Plan (70.3): Concentrates on the running segment of the 70.3 event.
Half Ironman Cycling Plan (70.3): Focuses on the cycling component of the race.

Each plan is custom-built to align with your lifestyle, available training time, and current fitness level.

SportCoaching's training plans are tailored based on your specific goals, current fitness, and available training time. They incorporate workouts focused on heart rate, power, speed, or Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to maximize efficiency. A 1-hour consultation via phone or email is included to further customize the plan to your needs.

The duration and weekly training hours vary depending on the specific plan:

Beginner Half Ironman Plan (70.3): 12–16 weeks, 7–12 hours per week.
Sub 6.5 Half Ironman Plan (70.3): 12–16 weeks, 7–12 hours per week.
Sub 6 Half Ironman Plan (70.3): 12–16 weeks, 7–12 hours per week.
Sub 5.5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): 12–16 weeks, 9–14 hours per week.
Sub 5 Hour Ironman Plan (70.3): 12–16 weeks, 9–14 hours per week.
Sub 4.5 Hour Half Ironman Plan (70.3): 12–16 weeks, 15–20 hours per week.
Half Ironman Running Plan (70.3): 10–16 weeks, 3–8 hours per week.
Half Ironman Cycling Plan (70.3): 10–16 weeks, 5–12 hours per week.

These timeframes ensure gradual progression and adequate preparation for your target event.

Please note: These are guides. A lot is based on your current fitness and the plan will be customized during the initial setup call based on fitness, past training, and availability.

Beginner: For those new to triathlons or targeting a new distance.
Intermediate: For athletes with some experience aiming to improve performance.
Experienced: For seasoned triathletes seeking advanced training strategies.

Training plans are accessible online through Training Peaks, a platform that allows you to track your workouts and progress. SportCoaching only provides initial setup and help until the program has started. If you would like ongoing support please sign up for our Triathlon Coaching package.

Once purchased, your customized training plan is typically delivered within 24 hours after the initial onboarding phone call, allowing you to commence training promptly.

Absolutely. The plans are designed to fit your lifestyle and time availability, ensuring a balanced approach to training that aligns with your personal schedule.

At SportCoaching we can accommodate any level, event or distance. If you want a specific training program please reach out to us and we can custom build based on the event, distance or sport.