Seems like most people are using the 36 week plan from Trifuel. Anybody use something different? Anybody buy a detailed training plan online? Or a training plan book? Can anyone compare plans for me? That which does not kill me makes me faster...

Welcome to our training plans section. Below you'll find both basic starter plans for your free use, as well as more detailed and specific training plans, all provided by partner coaches. Please contact the contributing coach for personalized plans and/or consultation.

On the first weekend of this past semester, (September) I completed my first HIM. It was great, and I had a great time, but I hurt my back which killed my off-season training. I slept on the ground, took lots of pain killers, saw a therapist, did lots of stretching and had a miserable first half of an off-season. It got so bad, I quit reading posts on this forum.

I am planning my next season, ending with my first Ironman Cozumel in November. Since running is my weak spot, I was wondering if I should plan a late spring marathon (San Diego). I have read so many different opinions on the subject, that I do not know if it is a good idea. What would you suggest?

Hi, this is my first year training for a triathlon (I started in april). I have completed two triathlons this year and want to go into off season training. How should I approach off season? Anyone know of a free plan? Should I still train every day and train bike 3 times, run 3 times and swim 3 times a week? Any suggestions are welcome.

At 5 am I was up today to drive an hour for what I thought was a 25 mile bike ride. I was feeling good, and that soon became a 40 mile ride. After, I checked my HRM and I had burned about 2000 calories. It got me thinking about the lack of or overuse of calories in peoples diets who are in training. I have a great formula that will hopefully shed some light on the subject. "Continuous effort -- not strength or intelligence -- is the key to unlocking our potential."

Hello!

Here is a 16 week beginner Olympic Triathlon training plan. This plan is for the beginner multisport athlete who is in good health and can handle a beginning volume of 4:00 per week. Keep all workouts easy, conversation pace, as this is a beginner plan. When running hills, be light on your feet. Rolling hill courses are terrific for both the bike and the run.

Professional triathlete, Matt Lieto, has put together a Half Ironman training program for his fellow Trifuelers. This is a 20 week plan that includes several weeks of Base training. The plan is intended for intermediate athletes and ramps up to about a 15 hour week.

Trismarter.com is excited to contribute the following training plan to trifuel.com readership. This training plan should serve as a rough guide for overall program structure and should not be considered as optimal for every individual.