Ironman Training Plans

SportCoaching provides a comprehensive range of Ironman training plans tailored to various performance goals and experience levels, including:

Beginner Ironman Plan: for athletes new to full-distance triathlon.
Sub 13 Hour Ironman Plan: designed for finish times under 13 hours.
Sub 12.5 Hour Ironman Plan: targets a 12.5-hour completion.
Sub 12 Hour Ironman Plan: for those seeking a sub-12-hour result.
Sub 11.5 Hour Ironman Plan: focused on an 11.5-hour finish goal.
Sub 11 Hour Ironman Plan: for athletes aiming under 11 hours.
Sub 10.5 Hour Ironman Plan: built for a sub-10.5-hour finish.
Sub 10 Hour Ironman Plan: for experienced triathletes chasing a sub-10-hour mark.
Sub 9.5 Hour Ironman Plan: for those targeting elite performance.
Sub 9 Hour Ironman Plan: built for elite-level Ironman athletes.
Ironman Cycling Plan: focuses on building strength and endurance on the bike.
Ironman Running Plan: emphasizes pacing, efficiency, and resilience during the run.

Each plan is tailored to your lifestyle, available time, and fitness level to help you perform at your best.

All SportCoaching Ironman plans are fully customized around your goals, current fitness, and weekly availability. Workouts are structured by heart rate, power, pace, or RPE to match your preferred training style. A one-hour consultation call is included to align the plan precisely to your needs before delivery.

Beginner / Sub 13 / Sub 12.5 Hour Plans: 20–30 weeks, 10–14 hours per week.
Sub 12 / Sub 11.5 / Sub 11 Hour Plans: 20–30 weeks, 12–18 hours per week.
Sub 10.5 / Sub 10 / Sub 9.5 / Sub 9 Hour Plans: 20–30 weeks, 12–22 hours per week.
Ironman Cycling Plan: 10–18 weeks, 4–12 hours per week.
Ironman Running Plan: 10–18 weeks, 3–7 hours per week.

These guidelines ensure a structured progression toward peak race fitness. Your plan is fine-tuned during the initial call to fit your training background and available time.

Beginner: for athletes completing their first Ironman.
Intermediate: for triathletes improving their finish time or consistency.
Experienced: for competitive athletes targeting specific performance goals.
All plans are adjusted to your fitness level and experience so you can train effectively and sustainably.

All Ironman plans are delivered through TrainingPeaks, allowing you to monitor workouts, metrics, and progress easily. SportCoaching provides setup support before your program begins, and ongoing feedback is available through our Triathlon Coaching package.

Your custom Ironman training plan is usually delivered within 24 hours after your onboarding call, allowing you to start training right away.

Yes. Every plan is adapted to your personal schedule and training preferences. Whether you have limited weekly hours or unique work/travel demands, the plan is built to balance training and recovery effectively.

If your specific event or distance isn’t listed, SportCoaching can create a fully customized Ironman training program for any course, location, or race date. Simply reach out with your goals and timeline.