Here is a 16 week beginner Olympic Triathlon training plan. This plan is for the beginner multisport athlete who is in good health and can handle a beginning volume of 4:00 per week. Keep all workouts easy, conversation pace, as this is a beginner plan. When running hills, be light on your feet. Rolling hill courses are terrific for both the bike and the run.

Professional triathlete, Matt Lieto, has put together a Half Ironman training program for his fellow Trifuelers. This is a 20 week plan that includes several weeks of Base training. The plan is intended for intermediate athletes and ramps up to about a 15 hour week.

Trismarter.com is excited to contribute the following training plan to trifuel.com readership. This training plan should serve as a rough guide for overall program structure and should not be considered as optimal for every individual.

Successful performance in a long and challenging event like a half-ironman requires many months of diligent preparation off a substantial fitness base. Following is a general overview of a sensible training program that will lead you to peak performance on race day. Winter Training Program

Mike Llerandi, formerly of the SuperCoach Network, is a top age group triathlete and has competed in the Kona World Championships seven times. His first Ironman was Ironman Canada in 1988, where he placed 15th overall.

The thought of getting ready for a short triathlon can be a daunting prospect for the average athlete. Brendon Downey explains some of the key points to ensure that individuals can get ready to do their first triathlon.