Level: Age group finisher
Duration: 16 weeks 
Hours: 12 hours per week 
 
The 12 hours per week Iron Distance triathlon plan will expertly guide you through the early stages of your Ironman career.
 
It incorporates the trisutto training principles (which are explained in the plan introduction section). Program duration is 16 weeks, structured into 4 x 4 week blocks, with each block building on the one before. Most week days have one  workout per day. Longer bike and run workouts are scheduled on weekends. Race week taper and advice on post race recovery are included.
 
This '16 Week Iron Distance Training Plan' is provided under the assumption that the participant has a basic level of fitness, has been actively training recently, is injury free and can accomplish the following:
Swim: Complete 1500m of swimming without stopping.
Bike: Complete 60 minutes of cycling without stopping.
Run: Complete 45 minutes of jogging without stopping.