Ramp Up Your Training! | Triathlon Coaching & Planning Weeks 5 - 8

Published on February 5th 2023

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We're now entering the middle section of our @trainingpeaks plan and we will be building upon the first 4 weeks, starting to look at more into the detail of the specifics of the individual disciplines! Thinking of entering a triathlon? In this three-part series, we take you through the vital components of training for a half-iron distance triathlon. Thanks to our partners at TrainingPeaks youโ€™ll have the opportunity to access a unique 12-week training plan! In association with @trainingpeaks ๐Ÿค Check out our GTN TrainingPeaks plans ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/TrainingPeaksXGTN 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Fuel 4:28 - Swimming sessions 6:19 - Sighting and Breathing 7:38 - Week 8 test set 8:35 - Cycling sessions 9:57 - Brick session 11:25 - Tempo efforts runs 12:24 - Race specifics 13:10 - Equipment 14:04 - Final week Useful Links Submit your Photo and Video to us ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans ๐Ÿ‘‰ gcn.eu/gtntp Are you taking on the 12-week plan? Let us know how it's going in the comment section below! ๐Ÿ’ฌ Watch more on GTN... ๐Ÿ“น How To Train For Your First Race ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://youtu.be/RxC6c_m7EHo ๐Ÿ“น Watch our Editorโ€™s Choice Playlist ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/editorschoice ๐Ÿ“น Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: ยฉ Triathlon / Getty Images ๐ŸŽต Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound / Artlist ๐ŸŽต Gotta - Smartface Get in Here - Smartface Bulking Season - Timothy Infinite Daily Routine - Dylan Sitts Good Habits - Dylan Sitts #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run #fuel #prep #training #plan #sessions #beginner The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers โ€“ and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, weโ€™re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTubeโ€™s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon bikes: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes THEMAGIC5: https://gtn.io/TheMagic5 MET Helmets: https://gtn.io/MET ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Park Tool: http://gtn.io/parktool Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Selle Italia: https://gtn.io/SelleItalia Trimtex: https://gtn.io/Trimtex Wahoo: https://gtn.io/Wahoo Zwift: http://gtn.io/zwift Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/emb