This 70.3 training plan is designed for first-time half Ironman participants who want to do just enough training for a successful finish. The plan is 20 weeks long. It begins with an 8-week base phase, followed by a 6-week build phase and a 6-week peak phase. Odd-numbered training weeks include 3 swims, 3 rides, and 3 runs.

How long does it take to train for half Ironman?

“A person can go from zero to an Olympic distance [. 9-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run] in about 12 weeks. You need only about an 8-10 week bump on top of that to get to a half-Ironman. It’s a pretty achievable goal.”

How long should you train for a 70.3 Ironman?

This 70.3 training plan is designed for first-time half Ironman participants who want to do just enough training for a successful finish. The plan is 20 weeks long. It begins with an 8-week base phase, followed by a 6-week build phase and a 6-week peak phase.

How many hours a week should I train for a half Ironman?

Average of 9 hours, 13 minutes training per week, and a maximum of 13 hours, 12 minutes in a single week. My longest single workout was 3 hours 45 minutes in a 52 mile bike, 4 mile run brick.

Can you train for a half Ironman in 6 months?

This means specific training blocks of 4-6 week to achieve a certain goal, followed by a rest, then start the next 4-6 week training block which has a different goal and so on. Your total time in peaking for a half Ironman race could be anywhere from 3-6 months depending on your initial fitness at the start.

Can I train for a half Ironman in 3 months?

You will not be able to build significant endurance in 3 months‘ time. So, you will already need to have the aerobic capacity to last the time. Even a well-trained triathlete that is proficient at the Olympic Distance (1500m swim, 40K bike, 10k run) would struggle in a half–ironman with only 3 months of training.

Is a marathon harder than a half Ironman?

But because it’s full-impact body pounding the entire time, the marathon is harder. If you are only there to complete, a half IRONMAN is definitely easier due to the variety and the fact that swimming and cycling take less of a toll on your body than running. Try walking a marathon – you won’t finish in time.

Can you do a half Ironman without training?

Most likely yes. I finished the Door County Half-Iron this past Sunday with very little recent training. Having done no bike or swim training since late last year, 3 weeks ago I began hitting the YMCA pool and stationary bike. I did 4 bike sessions one hour each, and 4 swim sessions culminating in a 45 minute swim.

What is the best Ironman 70.3 for beginners?

These five North American halves rank as our top options for taking on a 70.3 for the first time.

• Montreal Espirit – Early September.
• Barrelman Niagara Falls – Mid September.
• Ironman 70.3 Florida – Early April.
• Great White North Triathlon – Early July.
• Ironman 70.3 Victoria – Early June.

How many calories do you burn in a half Ironman?

The general recommendation is 100-150 calories/hour on the run.

What is a good time for first half Ironman?

The answer, based on our analysis of more than 67,000 finishers in 40 Half Ironman triathlons: about 6 hours, on average. Swim 1.2 miles in 45 minutes, Bike 56 miles in 3:00, and Run 13.1 miles in 2:15. Of course, there’s a great deal of variation by age group.

How do you train for a half Ironman beginner?

Coach Tip: Keep doing the two to three swims per week with 1500-2500m of drills & intervals per workout. Once a month do a 2K time trial either in a pool or open water – this will help you prepare for the distance. In a half–Ironman, you spend twice the amount of time on the bike compared to an Olympic triathlon.

What’s harder than an Ironman?

An ultra-triathlon is a long-distance triathlon. The term generally refers to all triathlon events with a distance that is a multiple of the Ironman Triathlon, which consists of 2.4 miles (3.86 km) of swimming, 112 miles (180.25 km) of cycling, and a full marathon (26.2 mi or 42.2 km) of running.

What is the time limit for a half Ironman?

Half Iron (70.3 Miles) Minimum Times To Finish

How long does it take to swim 2.4 miles?

2.4 miles or 3,800 meters is a long time to be swimming. The average age-group swimmer takes roughly eighty minutes to swim this distance without stopping. And of course you’re going to follow that with a bike ride and full marathon run.

How many hours a week do you need to train for an Ironman?

How much time do you have to commit? You don’t need 20+ hours a week; however, training for an IRONMAN is still a time-consuming process. A typical plan will run a course of 24-30 weeks, with the first six to 10 weeks totalling between eight and 10 hours per week.