Middle Distance

Training Schedules for Middle Distance / Half Ironman Triathlons

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This event maybe double the Olympic distance (well, nearly) but that doesn’t mean you just double your training volume. Training for a half ironman requires a very specific programme.

We have put the experience gained from our 15 years of coaching and 100?s of successful finishes into designing schedules that are guaranteed to get you to the finish line.


Every Programme Has A Comprehensive
20 Week Schedule
We’ve Done Everything For You But The Training!

Choose from:

  • 8 hours building to 10 hours per week (probably best for novice/first time 70.3 or the time challenged), OR
  • 10 hours building to 13 hours per week (better for those with more time to recover or seeking to really improve their PB)

  • There are over 200 sessions in each programme and for each workout you’ll get specific detail outlining sets and reps, intensity and duration.
  • You can expect to train 6 days per week and there will be times when you will need to train twice per day (especially in the 13-16hrs per week programme) in both programmes as you build towards your event.
  • The schedules are based on a 2 week build + 1 week recovery cycle. I have discovered that for age group triathletes with a heavy schedule that this is the best way to make effective progress and still have adequate recovery.


Each week I’ll also be sending you an exclusive triathlon e-mail with reminders of activities that you need to complete (in addition to your training), cutting edge training tips or valuable check lists such as the pre race checklist specially designed to make sure you don’t forget any kit on race morning.

All you need to do now is select your
event from the right column, then choose
which type of programme you want
(10 or 13 hrs) and hit SUBMIT

You’ll then have access to the complete training programme and you’ll be able to start your preparations for the big day.

I look forward to welcoming you to TheTriathloncoach.com family very soon.

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