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Get faster without sacrificing durability.
For athletes who want one plan with variations — plus pacing guidance that stays controlled under stress.
Time horizon
Train in ~12–26 weeks (choose the plan that fits your base).
Start with a default plan, then customize only what you need.
Start with a plan
Pick one plan. Variations live inside the page so you can choose without overwhelm.
- 24-week Ironman 70.3 training plan (variations included)Week-by-week structure with bricks and fueling practice.
- 20-week Ironman 70.3 training plan (variations included)Week-by-week structure with bricks and fueling practice.
- 16-week Ironman 70.3 training plan (variations included)Week-by-week structure with bricks and fueling practice.
- 26-week Ironman 70.3 training plan (variations included)Week-by-week structure with bricks and fueling practice.
Then use a tool
No signup required. Get numbers you can act on today.
Finish with a guide
Checklists + decision rules for the parts people mess up.
This week
What changed
Updated: Feb 03, 2026, 02:17 PM
- Added new training plans with smart variations (so you can pick without overwhelm).
- Improved tools (pace, fueling, cutoffs) so you get numbers you can use immediately.
- Expanded adaptation rules so missed sessions don’t turn into panic make-up workouts.
- Expanded race directories and athlete guides with sources and verification timestamps.
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FAQs
How many bricks should I do?
Often one controlled brick per week in build/peak phases is enough. Most bricks should be rehearsal, not maximal efforts.
What’s the biggest 70.3 mistake?
Over-biking early, then failing on the run. Race day is pacing + fueling discipline.
When do I practice fueling?
On long rides and bricks — early and often. Don’t wait for race week.
Keep going
24-Week Ironman 70.3 Training Plan
A 24-week 70.3 training plan with week-by-week structure, bricks, adaptation rules, and built-in fueling tools. Variations are included on one page.
20-Week Ironman 70.3 Training Plan
A 20-week 70.3 training plan with week-by-week structure, bricks, adaptation rules, and built-in fueling tools. Variations are included on one page.
16-Week Ironman 70.3 Training Plan
A 16-week 70.3 training plan with week-by-week structure, bricks, adaptation rules, and built-in fueling tools. Variations are included on one page.
26-Week Ironman 70.3 Training Plan
A 26-week 70.3 training plan with week-by-week structure, bricks, adaptation rules, and built-in fueling tools. Variations are included on one page.
Ironman 70.3 Fueling Planner (Bike + Run Totals)
Compute totals for carbs, sodium, and fluids from your bike/run durations and hourly targets — then practice in training.
Running Pace Calculator (with Splits)
Convert distance + time into pace per km/mile and generate a splits table. Useful for planning workouts and race pacing.
Taper Week Checklist (Arrive Fresh, Not Flat)
A practical taper checklist: what to reduce, what to keep, and what to rehearse so race week is calm and repeatable.
How to Pace a Marathon (Rules That Prevent Blow-Ups)
Effort-first marathon pacing rules: how to start, when to settle, how to handle hills/heat, and how to avoid the classic late-race crash.
Sources
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
- Physical Activity
- ACSM guidance and position stands (see journals for specifics)
- Effects of Strength Training on the Physiological Determinants of Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance: A Systematic Review
- Effects of 16 weeks of pyramidal and polarized training intensity distributions in well-trained endurance runners
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition (PDF)
- Nutrition and Athletic Performance
- Exercise and Fluid Replacement
- Why is hydration important? The effect of dehydration on performance
- Dehydration
- Hyponatremia