Ironman Training Plans

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

Beginner Ironman Plan: Designed for those new to Ironman-distance triathlons.
Sub 13 Hour Ironman Plan: Aimed at athletes targeting a finish time under 13 hours.
Sub 12.5 Hour Ironman Plan: For those aiming to complete the race in under 12.5 hours.
Sub 12 Hour Ironman Plan: Geared towards a sub-12-hour finish.
Sub 11.5 Hour Ironman Plan: Focused on achieving a finish time under 11.5 hours.
Sub 11 Hour Ironman Plan: For athletes targeting a sub-11-hour finish.
Sub 10.5 Hour Ironman Plan: Aimed at completing the race in under 10.5 hours.
Sub 10 Hour Ironman Plan: Designed for experienced triathletes seeking a sub-10-hour finish.
Sub 9.5 Hour Ironman Plan: For those targeting a finish time under 9.5 hours.
Sub 9 Hour Ironman Plan: Geared towards elite athletes aiming for a sub-9-hour finish.
Ironman Cycling Plan: Concentrates on the cycling segment of the Ironman event.
Ironman Running Plan: Focuses on the running 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 / Sub 13 / Sub 12.5 Hour Plans: 20–30 weeks, 10–14 hours/week
Sub 12 / Sub 11.5 / Sub 11 Hour Plans: 20–30 weeks, 12–18 hours/week
Sub 10.5 / Sub 10 / Sub 9.5 / Sub 9 Hour Plans: 20–30 weeks, 12–22 hours/week
Ironman Cycling Plan: 10–18 weeks, 4–12 hours/week
Ironman Running Plan: 10–18 weeks, 3–7 hours/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 Ironman-distance triathlons.
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.