Training Plans for Half Triathlon Races

I used your 24 week 70.3 novice plan for my first 70.3 IM St. Polten (Austria) 2018. I had almost zero experience, so I was so happy when I finished it (6:20). I did probably 70-75% workouts and still after the race i wasn’t completely exhausted. So the plan was perfect. I was so happy. I am going to use your 140.6 plan for the IM Klagenfurt 2019. I hope I will enjoy it as much as I did with the 70.3 plan. Thank you.

I finished my first two triathlons in 2 months – Lifetime Tempe Tri and Arizona Ironman 70.3. Your training plans brought the structure and rigor I needed to accomplish my goals.  When I started training 8 months ago – I could barely run 2 miles or ride my bike 6 miles. The training plan combined with the 1 hour of consulting you provided was very helpful.  

I wanted to thank you for the training plan that you recommended to me. This past weekend was the Ironman 70.3 Ohio. My goal was to go sub 6 hours as a first time triathlete (fast course/low elevation so I knew it was achievable). I beat my goal and my stretch goal. My finish time was 5:41:59 seconds. Not bad for being my first ever triathlon.

Hi David: Wanted to give you some feedback on your 70.3 training plan I used for Eagleman this past weekend. The conditions for this race were some of the most brutal in recent memory with a swim that had a fairly strong current and a run course where temperatures soared to 108 degrees! In the end, I had a very successful race and came in with a time of 4:50. I’ve used other plans and thought yours gave just the right balance not only to finish but excel and do so without injury during the build-up phase. I also appreciated your feedback during the training. Thanks again!

I purchased David Glover’s 70.3 plan for my very first long course triathlon at Ironman Oceanside. Being a 52 year old father and working a full time+ job, I knew I needed the detailed structure to be successful, and David’s plan did not disappoint. I was able to swim longer distances without tiring, became strong enough on the bike to negotiate the hilly Camp Pendleton course (I live in flat Miami), and put in a solid half marathon the day of the event. Arriving at the start line in foggy and chilly Oceanside Harbor (did I mention I was from Miami?), I felt the confidence that I was going to have a successful day, and I can now say mission accomplished! Thanks, David for taking me from start to finish!

I wanted to say thank you again for the great plan. I was able to follow ~95% of the plan and completed the Ironman 70.3 Vineman race today in a time of 5:52:02. This was my first IM 70.3 race (and 4th triathlon ever) and I don’t think that I would have been able to do it without your plan.

IT WORKED!!! I followed the plan almost to a “T”. This was my first half. I figured I would finish around 6:15 to 6:30. In the back of my mind I really wanted to break 6, but did not think it was realistic. Woke up Sunday……and 5:32:19!!!! Slow for many…..but smashed my time. IT WORKED!!!! I will be back!

I used your Masters Half-Ironman training plan to do Ironman 70.3 Raleigh this past Sunday. Not only was it my first Ironman Half, it was my first triathlon. Having not swam in 30 years and never cycled prior till last fall, I’ve learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. All I can say is the plan worked out well for me. I arrived at the start line HEALTHY!

I just wanted to drop a quick note on using your 70.3 Training plan for my first Ironman 70.3 (Galveston, Texas). My goal prior to starting the training was 1) finishing 🙂  and 2) come in under 5:30. I’m very happy to say I’ve achieved both with a time of 5:16!! Your training plan (and resources on your website) have made a big difference in my training. Especially the run workouts (definitely the bricks!) and strength videos made a big impact. Thank you and I’ll be using the plan again for Boulder 70.3, this time with a 5:00 goal.

Just wanted to let you know I followed your plan for the Hawaii 70.3 race in Kona this weekend. My goal time was under 5 hours and my previous best for Hawaii was 5:22. I finished in 5:03 and took 8th in my class (50-55) and qualified for the WC in Australia! My A race is Coeur d’Alene where I plan on qualifying for the Worlds in Kona. Your system really worked for me and I will definitely recommend ENDURANCEWORKS coaching to my clients and friends.

I did my first 70.3 on the Sunshine Coast in Qld, Australia on Sunday! I’m so thrilled and thank you for your program and help over the last few months.

Hello my friend and coach! Yesterday, I had my happiest day in my sports life… I completed a 70.3. Thanks to your plans I also finished 5 sprints and 1 international (the fun Luray tri) – most importantly without any injuries. Let’s go to the 140.6!!!!

I finished my first ever half-ironman distance triathlon on July 7th! The training plan Krista put together absolutely got me ready – I was really pleased with my performance for the swim and bike, and survived the run despite unexpected and extremely hot temperatures for our region. Krista was also very quick to respond to any questions I had. Thanks for helping me achieve this goal – I’m looking forward to my next half-ironman event on September 8th!

Just a quick note to say thanks for the training plan and the counsel for IM Raleigh. The race this past Sunday was incredible! I dropped 51 min off of last year’s time! The swim was about 8 min faster, the bike was about 20 min faster and the real surprise was the run. Because my legs were so much better conditioned that when I got to the run, I was able to run at a pretty decent pace! Overall, I had a great experience and you played a big part in that. Thanks for helping to make that possible!

I had an ambitious Sub-5HR goal for Ironman 70.3 Boulder, which would be more than a 25 min PR at high altitude over my Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens result, and I am thrilled to report that my final time was 4:59:59! You have my sincere gratitude for your helpful feedback, guidance and of course your stellar training plan that was instrumental for me to reach my goal!

A couple of weeks ago I finished my first Half Ironman, Ironman 70.3 Timberman. I’m just writing a quick note to THANK YOU!! All I have to say is that your plan worked!! Don’t get me wrong, it was hard at times but I stuck with it…I trusted the plan. I finished strong, felt good, and I’m ready to do my first full Ironman next year in Lake Placid….YES…I will buy your IMLP training plan because I KNOW that it will get me through the race and across the finish line feeling strong and with a smile.

I made it! I finished and am quite pleased. Felt very good afterwards as well. Thanks for your training program and for the email support. I felt physically ready for this distance. Just had to work on pre-race stress since this was my first 70.3. I saw so many expensive tri bikes and guys wearing Ironman jerseys in addition to cold temps to start, that I had to focus on staying with my game plan and it worked! Thanks again, David!