{"id":16766,"date":"2022-08-22T13:28:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/?p=110530"},"modified":"2022-08-22T13:38:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:38:09","slug":"can-you-train-for-a-70-3-on-just-one-workout-a-day","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/220triathlon\/rss_feed\/can-you-train-for-a-70-3-on-just-one-workout-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you train for a 70.3 on just one workout a day?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Philip Hatzis\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 22 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><strong>Forget the physical toll of training and racing triathlon\u2026 the biggest challenge for many has to be finding the time to actually get your training in, particularly if you\u2019re racing beyond 70.3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That got us thinking \u2013 is it possible to train for a middle-distance triathlon with just one workout a day? We enlisted the help of <strong><a href=\"\/\/tritrainingharder.com\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Tri Training Harder<\/a><\/strong> founder and coach Philip Hatzis to find out.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can you train for a 70.3 with just one session per day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It is possible to train for a 70.3 with one session a day but, as training is cumulative, you may need to start training earlier than a standard plan to give you more time to build.<\/p>\n<p>The make-up of the different sessions should depend on your strengths and weaknesses. For example, if you\u2019re an excellent swimmer, you may choose not to train your swimming in the first 75% of your plan to allow you to focus on weaker disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth recognising that sessions and blocks of when you can train are two different things. For example, you could use the time block for two sessions. This would maximise the training you do in a 60 or 90-minute session.<\/p>\n<p>A coach will be invaluable in helping identify how to prioritise your sessions more than a plan could.<\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/training-plans\/free-ironman-70-3-training-plans\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Free Ironman 70.3 training plans<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/training-plans\/how-to-build-your-own-triathlon-training-plan\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">How to build your own triathlon training plan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/how-to-train-for-your-first-70-3\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">How to train for your first half-Ironman<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><h2><strong>Balance injury risk with performance gain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C371,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C371,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-110537\" align=\"\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/08\/female-triathletes-swim-training-4b4e37c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Credit: Sergey Mironov\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Doing two sessions per day increases the training load and arguably performance by decreasing the time between training and consolidating adaption.<\/p>\n<p>All plans should advocate the minimum training dose for maximum effect but removing sessions will reduce your possible performance.<\/p>\n<p>One session per day will likely mean you have more time to recover, so if you\u2019re injury prone, are an older athlete or need longer to recover, you may consider fewer sessions in a week.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the time to do two sessions per day and recover, this will likely yield better results but may add a risk of injury, especially for busy people.<\/p>\n<p>To summarise, following a plan with one session a day will be enough for a 70.3, but you may need to consider starting it earlier and compound the sessions to maximise your time.<\/p>\n<p>However, a coach will ensure you only do specific sessions and would be your wisest investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top image credit: Anton Viertietin\/Getty Images<\/strong><\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/swim-training\/how-much-swimming-should-triathletes-do\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">How much swimming should triathletes do?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/bike-training\/how-much-cycling-should-triathletes-do\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">How much cycling should triathletes do?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/run-training\/how-much-running-should-you-do\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">How much running should triathletes do?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Philip Hatzis Published: Monday, 22 August 2022 at 12:00 am Forget the physical toll of training and racing triathlon\u2026 the biggest challenge for many has to be finding the time to actually get your training in, particularly if you\u2019re racing beyond 70.3. 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