WEEK 2 (31-03-2009) - Training for Ironman

Tuesday

SWIM 0:45

WARM UP

4 x 200 Choice w/20 descend 1-4 from 50% to 75%

MAIN SET

16 x 100 w/10 sec rest after each

#1-4: Descend from 60% - 85%

#5-16: Each one should be high quality @88-92%

-- record your average on the last 12 for future comparison

COOL DOWN

100 Swim - 100 Kick - 100 Pull - 100 Swim

BIKE 1:20

This is the first workout in the second week following the Aussie Bike Plan. If you're using consistent distances over time, you can record and analyze your progress weekly.

Give yourself about 10:00 to get into it, letting your HR rise gradually to 65-70%

INTERMEDIATE SET

4 x 20 sec relaxed "bursts" of speed w/40 sec easy @100rpm after each

MAIN SET - BIG TARGET!

You can substitute a pre-determined distance rather than the designated time interval to help you gauge your future progress. By focusing on the 84-92% intensity zone, this set is designed to tax your Anaerobic Threshold (AT) energy system.

CompuTrainer users: Remember that you should find it easier to achieve these higher HR intensities if you include some sections where the grade is slightly uphill (+0.4-0.7%). Keep the course the same from week-to-week for comparison, and be careful not to overstress your knees!

2 x 20:00 @84-92% w/15:00 easy spinning @60-70% in between

COOL DOWN

Continue spinning, bringing your HR down slowly until it's under 50% by the end