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Subscription
None - One Time Payment
Time
12 - 22 Hours Per Week
Low Cost
$399 One Time Payment
Plan Duration
20 - 30 Weeks
Level
Experienced
Training Zones
Heart Rate | Speed | Power*
What’s Included in Your Sub 9 Hour Ironman Training Plan
- Tailored training plan customized to align with your specific lifestyle, available time, and current fitness level
- Specialized program designed for athletes aiming for a sub-9-hour Ironman finish
- Comprehensive 1.5-hour consultation available via phone or email
- Detailed review and analysis of past training data
- Structured workouts based on pace, heart rate, or power zones
- Accessible and easily manageable through Training Peaks, offering full transparency and tracking
- One-time payment, with no ongoing subscription requirements
- Delivered within 24 hours* for prompt and actionable results
What Sets Our Plans Apart
- Comprehensive performance profiling: We analyze power duration curves, heart rate efficiency, aerobic thresholds, and fatigue resilience to craft a pacing model aligned with sub-9-hour execution.
- 1-hour elite consultation with Coach Graeme: This deep-dive session refines your strategy (fueling precision, course recon tactics, and environmental adaptation) to ensure race-day perfection.
- Race-engineered training design: Features advanced tempo and threshold intervals, multi-brick sessions, and strategic recovery integration to build speed endurance without overtraining.
- Delivered within 24 hours: After your consultation, your personalized Sub-9 Hour Ironman Training Plan is delivered within one business day. Ready for high-performance execution.
“Graeme refined my technique and built my confidence. His triathlon sessions helped me reach podium finishes.”
John Harris, Triathlete, New Zealand
★★★★★
“Graeme’s coaching is smart, adaptable, and effective. I’ve improved across all three triathlon disciplines.”
Tom, Triathlete, Australia
★★★★★
“SportCoaching helped me balance triathlon training with work and family. Support was always quick and practical.”
Rachael Smith, Triathlete, United Kingdom
★★★★★
Have questions about your training or coaching options? Chat directly with Graeme for real-time guidance, expert advice, and personalized support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this Sub 9 Hour Ironman Training Plan for?
This program is specifically developed for advanced and elite-level triathletes with prior Ironman experience who are aiming to break the 9-hour barrier. It is intended for athletes with a strong aerobic foundation, efficient biomechanics, and access to power meters and GPS-enabled tracking devices.
How long does the plan run for?
The plan duration ranges from 20 to 30 weeks and includes periodized training phases—base, build, peak, and taper—structured to ensure optimal race-day readiness while managing fatigue and adaptation cycles.
How many hours per week will I need?
Weekly training volume typically ranges between 14 and 22 hours, with progressive overload principles applied. Volume and intensity are adjusted based on lactate threshold testing, performance metrics, and athlete availability.
What kind of workouts are included?
The plan incorporates discipline-specific sessions such as aerobic endurance rides, threshold swims, brick workouts, VO2 max intervals, and long runs with pace modulation. All workouts are based on training zones derived from Functional Threshold Power (FTP), heart rate, or critical swim speed (CSS) testing.
Is the training plan delivered online?
Yes. The training plan is delivered via TrainingPeaks and includes structured workout files compatible with Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, and other major training platforms. Athletes receive weekly metrics and progress tracking within the app.
How soon will I get access to the plan?
After purchase, access is granted within 24 hours, following an initial review of your athlete profile, recent race history, and performance benchmarks.
Is a consultation included?
Yes. A 90-minute consultation is provided via phone or email to evaluate your training history, define A/B/C race priorities, and align the plan with your physiological data and race schedule.
Is this a one-time payment?
Yes. The Sub 9 Hour Ironman Training Plan is a single payment of $399 AUD, with no recurring fees. Additional consultations or adjustments can be arranged separately if needed.
Can I train using heart rate or power zones?
Yes. This plan is fully compatible with both heart rate zone training and power-based metrics. For cycling, sessions are structured around Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and specific power zones. For running, training is guided by lactate threshold heart rate or power (if using devices like Stryd). Each workout includes target zones to ensure optimal training stimulus and physiological adaptation.
Who Is This For?
- Ironman athletes targeting a sub-9-hour finish, focused on optimizing performance across all disciplines
- Experienced triathletes looking to refine their strategy, pacing, and race-day execution for an elite performance
- Seasoned athletes aiming to elevate their Ironman capabilities by enhancing endurance, speed, and efficiency
- Athletes striving to achieve peak performance by balancing the demands of swimming, cycling, and running
- Those seeking to fine-tune their race-day tactics, pacing strategies, and transitions for optimal time savings
- Athletes committed to injury prevention, recovery optimization, and a sustainable training plan for long-term success
Overview
If you’re aiming for a sub-9-hour Ironman, SportCoaching offers a meticulously crafted training plan designed to help you achieve your highest level of performance across all three disciplines—swimming, cycling, and running.
The plan is structured to provide a comprehensive, data-driven approach to training, including targeted workouts based on pace, heart rate, or power zones, ensuring that each training session maximizes efficiency and performance.
By closely examining your training history, we can optimize your plan for improved results, ensuring that you make the most out of every workout.
Please reach out to SportCoaching to see if this plan fits your current fitness level.
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