Coaching available from Steve
There are several coaching / training solutions available through Steve:
Rolling Coaching Programmes & 1-1 coaching
Please contact Steve for details and costs of various levels of individual coaching. Various levels of programme are available depending upon the amount of input you require from your coach.
Complete training plans
Training plans are delivered through a free personal account at TrainingPeaks.com
Ironman Triathlon: Novice 30 week plan:
This plan is targeted at a novice 'ironman' triathlete, aiming to complete the distance. Competent at standard distance and possibly having completed a half ironman distance race already. They should have 6-8 weeks of preparation training under their belt prior to commencing the programme. Training plan volume is between 9 and 16 hours per week, and is organised on a 3 week macrocycle - every 3rd week is a recovery week, often including testing. The weekly schedule includes 2 swim sessions, 3-4 bike sessions and 3-4 run sessions, generally based on heart rate.
Olympic Distance Triathlon: Novice 12 week plan:
This plan is targeted at a novice triathlete, aiming to complete the Olympic distance for the first time. It assumes a good fitness background in swim, bike and run, possibly already having completed a sprint distance triathlon. They should ideally have 6-8 weeks of preparation training under their belt prior to commencing the structured programme. Training plan volume is between 4 and 7 hours per week, and is organised on a 3 week macro-cycle; every 3rd week is a recovery week. The weekly schedule typically includes 2 swim sessions, 2 bike sessions and 2 run sessions. One or two 'strength' / conditioning sessions each week are recommended in addition to the swim, bike and run sessions detailed.
Olympic Distance Triathlon: Improvers 12 week plan:
This plan is targeted at an ‘improver’ triathlete, aiming to improve their time over the Olympic distance triathlon. It assumes a good fitness background in swim, bike and run, (with a reasonably even ability in the three disciplines) already having completed an Olympic distance triathlon. They should ideally have 6-8 weeks of preparation training under their belt prior to commencing the structured programme. Training plan volume is between 5 and 8 hours per week, and is organised on a 3 week macro-cycle; every 3rd week is a recovery week. The weekly schedule typically includes 2 swim sessions, 3 bike sessions and 3 run sessions. One or two ‘strength’ / conditioning sessions each week are recommended in addition to the swim, bike and run sessions detailed.
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