Ironman California — Training Plan
A 20-week Ironman (Full Distance) training plan with swim, bike, run, and brick workouts — tailored for this course's flat bike, river swim, and 20°C race-day conditions.
Swim
3800m
river · conditional wetsuit
Bike
180km · ↑400m
flat · non-drafting
Run
42.2km · ↑38m
flat · road
Training Considerations for This Race
Flat = Aero Focus
Flat bike course (400m gain). Train in aero position for sustained periods. Dial in your TT position.
Brick Workouts Essential
Include weekly bike→run sessions. Your legs will feel like concrete off the bike — brick training teaches your body to handle the transition.
Race Nutrition Practice
Practice nutrition on every long session. Target 60–90g carbs/hour on bike, 30–60g/hour on run. Test everything in training.
20-Week Training Plan
Get a personalized week-by-week plan with swim, bike, run, and brick workouts — paces and coaching cues tailored for this race.
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