"Train For Your Ironman or Half-Ironman Triathlon And Still Have Time For Family, Work and Friends!"
The official Ironman website recently posed this question: What is the average time it takes an "age-group" triathlete to prepare for an Ironman?
Here was the answer, based on the research at the Ironman website at Ironman.com: Triathletes train an average of seven months for the Ford Ironman World Championship. The average hours per week devoted to training for the World Championship generally fall between 18 and 22. Average training distances for the three events:
Miles per week swimming: 7 (11.3 km)
Miles per week biking: 232 (373.3 km)
Miles per week running: 48 (77.2 km)
But with the program on this page, you will be able to complete Ironman with an average swim distance of 5 miles per week, an average bike distance of 112 miles per week and average run distance of 27 miles per week.
And here's why: the majority of current training methods for an ultra-endurance event like an Ironman are derived from the training schedules, calendars, and lifestyles of professional Ironman triathletes who compete in the sport of triathlon for a living, and train for 20-35 hours in a week.
For those of us with full-time jobs and families, this is simply not a reality.
Some people believe that an Ironman triathlon can only be accomplished by sitting in a bike saddle for 5 hours, running for 3 hours and swimming for 10,000, 20,000 or 40,000 meters every week!
What happens if you believe this?
It means that for an important person like you with a busy life, a steady income, social obligations, kids, nightlife, and other hobbies, this style of triathlon preparation requires you to either abandon your dream of completing an Ironman triathlon OR selfishly neglect your friends, money, family and life...
"Until now."
Introducing the Triathlon Dominator Package...
...your solution to 1) defying the myth that the you have to give up your life to train for Ironman triathlon, to 2) obtaining for yourself a complete, step-by-step training, nutrition and lifestyle roadmap to cross the Ironman or Half-Ironman finish line with no guesswork; and 3) a comprehensive solution to be completely confident in your triathlon body, your fitness and the fact that you didn't have to neglect work, spouse, children, family and life to achieve your dream.
If you have a deep desire and dream to cross the Ironman finish line or do an 70.3 or Half-Ironman event, then The Triathlon Dominator Package was designed for you. With four separate manuals, an option to use "TrainingPeaks", and a series of cutting-edge CD's and DVD's designed by Ben Greenfield (an Ironman Hawaii veteran with master's degrees in exercise physiology and biomechanics, and an advanced certication in sports nutrition) your Ironman domination will be based on the following complete set of unique Ironman triathlon training instructional materials that you are about to discover...
In just a minute (farther down this page) you'll find out the details of every single component of the The Triathlon Dominator Package. But because you're an intelligent individual who doesn't want be like the other Ironman triathletes who go out and train blindly with no clue what they are doing, you must understand why you are going to achieve maximum results with minimal training time, right?
Here is the key: the entire Triathlon Dominator Package was designed using the following 7 Crucial Principles that Ben has discovered over the past decade of studying, training, racing and coaching pro and amateur endurance athletes, and that he uses himself to post blazing fast speeds in Ironman with just a fraction of the work...
Principle 1 - "HIT Training":Multiple research studies have proven that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can produce superior cardiovascular and muscular endurance adaptations, allowing you to simulate the endurance enhancing effect of a 3-4 hour training session with as little as 30-40 minutes of scientifically based interval training. The Triathlon Dominator Package takes full advantage of this research by telling you exactly how many intervals to do, how long to work, how long to rest, and which days to perform these "get the most bang for your buck" sessions. As an added bonus, the short and highly effective gym workout sessions included with the program also feature HIIT sessions, instructional exercise videos (screenshot below) and exact protocols for ensuring you're in and out of the weightroom as quickly as possible.
Principle 2 - "Periodization":Periodization is the practice of splitting a training and an eating year (or in this case, a 9 month period of time) into specific blocks of training and eating, each with a specific purpose. By hammering home skills such as force, power, muscular endurance, explosiveness or speed into separately designed training blocks of key workouts, The Triathlon Dominator Package allows your triathlon fitness to progress at bullet-speed. Furthermore, to keep your body bulletproof and at razor-sharp recovery capacity, your completely designed meal plan (screenshot below), carbohydrate, protein and fat intake also changes along with these alterations in training. The principle of Periodization means that your plan includes precise instructions for swim form drills, cycling skill workouts, running drills, how to calculate your heart rate zones, how to use an optional power meter on your bike, quick and easy to prepare meals, and the dozens of other crucially important details the Ironman triathlete should be incorporating.
Principle 3 - "Strategic Rest & Test":Most training programs adhere to the concept of simply laying off and resting every 4th week. Instead of utilizing this rigid method, The Triathlon Dominator Package takes advantage of rest weeks by A) combining exact protocols to test your swimming, cycling and running progress with the weeks where you performing the easiest, recovery workouts; B) giving your body the exact dietary supplements and fueling specifications it will need for the recovery week and C) supplying you with all the tips and tricks your body will need for training recovery. And so you don't have to worry about randomly jotting your test results onto a notepad, you're also supplied with all the logsthat you need to keep track of these important tests (screenshot below). This means that during your 9 months of training for Ironman, you'll never go more than just a few weeks without getting to recover, re-test and discover exactly how quickly your body is transforming to dominate Ironman.
Principle 4 - "Racing":The path to both physican and mental domination in Ironman triathlon is to race and compete in triathlons during your build-up to the big day. Therefore, The Triathlon Dominator Packageallows for a half-marathon or an Olympic distance race or race simulation at week 12, a sprint distance race or race simulation at weeks 21 and 22, an Olympic distance race or race simulation at week 25 and a Half-Ironman race or race simulation at week 26. Even if you don't actually race on these weeks, there are clear instructions for exactly how to simulate each race. By utilizing this principle, your mind will be razor-sharp for race day, and your confidence will soar. Of course, you also have to know what to eat for the week leading up to the race, and you have to know that you won't be that person with severe "nutritional issues" - walking with a stomach cramp or doubled over with diarrhea on the marathon. Don't worry. It's all taken care of in the program (screenshot below): you'll know exactly what to eat, what to drink, and precise fueling quantities and times.
Principle 5 - "No Guesswork": You can't afford to waste any time, to guess about how long to go, how hard to go, or which drills to do, right? You also can't waste your time wondering what to order at the restaurant, how to choose your post-workout meals, and which pills, capsules and powders are the best or a waste of your money. The No Guesswork Principle used to design The Triathlon Dominator Packageis based on the fact that if it's not 100% clear what you're supposed to be doing in your training, you're going to be more likely to fiddle away your precious hours with "junk miles". This not only steals time from family, fun and work, but also leaves you more likely to make mistakes, to overtrain, or to completely destroy your potential to dominate. Furthermore, if it's not 100% clear how you're supposed to be fueling or hydrating, you're going to be more likely to mess up your workout recovery, unable to exercise at your maximum capacity, and most importantly, unlikely to complete the Ironman (unless you're OK with a slow walk during the marathon). So from day 1 of your training, you'll be taught exactly what you are supposed to do for both exercise and eating. Just check out the screenshots below, taken from week 1:
Principle 6 - "Holistic Fueling":Unfortunately many endurance athletes use the rigor of training and a speedy metabolism to justify a diet that is incredibly calorie dense (as it should be), but is also high in foods that can cause damage to human performance, the immune system, the heart, the hormones and overall health. It makes you want to shout, "If your diet wasn't so crappy, maybe you wouldn't have to train so much!" It is very important to understand that with an exercise regimen that is already very difficult for the average human body to absorb, you as a triathlete must adopt a nutrition protocol that supports complete health,and not just "cheap gasoline fuel" for exercise. The solution that is presented The Triathlon Dominator Package involves a proprietary endurance athlete nutrition program that focuses on promoting rapid recovery, fighting inflammation, reducing potential toxins, and powering the immune system. You'll be given a healthy meal plan that includes anti-inflammatory foods and nutrition supplements, learn how to avoid common traps while grocery shopping (screenshot below), and get perfectly balanced ratios of protein, carbohydrate and fat. You're going to be supplied with a "no-guesswork" nutrition plan that you can simply plug into your training calendar. When your cells are "firing on all cylinders", it is really a magical feeling, especially during a long day like Ironman. The Triathlon Dominator Package holds the key to ensuring that you cross the finish line with a smile on your face, knowing that you've cared for your body and that you've done no damage with your high daily caloric intake.
Principle 7 - "Time Flexibility":Let's face it - life happens. As a result, there may be days where you simply can't complete a planned workout or you have to "mix-n-match" workouts in order to attend an important board meeting, make it to your kid's soccer tournament, or go to a holiday party. With your hectic lifestyle in mind, The Triathlon Dominator Package was designed to be incredibly flexible and can be re-arranged without disrupting the overall effectiveness of the program. For example, one week in the schedule involves Monday and Wednesday cycling and strength training sessions, Tuesday and Thursday runs and a Friday rest day. But you can easily shift the workouts to separate days, or even choose a different day for a rest day. Even the weekends are flexible, you get to choose which days to complete the workouts depeneding on whether Saturday or Sunday is best for you. In other words, the entire plan is based on the concept that with proper training methods, you can cross the Ironman finish line with a big smile on your face, guilt-free that you didn't neglect work, spouse, children, family and life.
"So Are You Ready to Break This Mold and Dominate Ironman?"
It doesn't matter whether you're a complete beginner or you're one of the fittest people you know. Just sit back for a moment and imagine yourself opening The Triathlon Dominator Package when it arrives on your doorstep (and yes, these are real books, CD's and DVD's that you will get in your mailbox, not electronic downloads!). Here are the keys to Ironman domination that you'll be holding in your hands:
The Official 36 Week Triathlon Dominator Plan
The Official 36 Week Ironman Dominator Plan is a professionally written and 100% complete customized training plan for an entire nine months of training, with detailed daily workout instructions for every week, logs to keep track of your progress, exact intensity recommendations, written strength training and injury prevention protocols, and swimming, cycling and running workout descriptions that leave you with zero guesswork in your quest to cross the Ironman finish line....
...if you're ready to break the mold and learn how to confidently stand on the beach on Ironman morning, ready to dominate your race, then thisplan is designed for you.And because it includes specific testing to identify your customized intensity for each workout, it works for ALL triathlon fitness levels. You don't have to be a triathlon expert or super-fit ex-Navy Seal. But no matter what your fitness level, a single underlying concept forms the foundation of the entire 9 month plan: utilize science and proven methods to get maximum benefit from every workout. You'll also get full TrainingPeaks access to your plan and a free TrainingPeaks account! *
*plan includes full Half-Ironman modification instructions
Holistic Fueling For Ironman Triathletes
Holistic Fueling For Ironman Triathletes was designed to be a comprehensive daily nutrition plan for Ironman that goes far beyond simple "meal suggestions". Instead, you'll receive an exact weekly plan for your early season training, building to a race, carb loading, race day fueling, and even off-season and recovery weeks. With the life of a busy Ironman triathlete in mind, the meal plan includes minimal meal preparation times and food choices that are easily accessible at commercial grocery stores.
In addition, nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids for each period of the training year are included, complete with discount codes and dosage suggestions. Most importantly, this plan is designed with your health in mind. You will have the ultimate solution to consuming thousands of calories without destroying your body.You'll first learn the practical and easy-to-understand human science behind the nutrition plan, then you'll be given a detailed, no-guesswork meal plan, along with a final FAQ and dietary supplements section.
Top 12 Resistance Training Routines For Triathletes Book
As you may already know, there are literally hundreds of strength training programs for triathletes. You can find them scattered across the web, among the pages of strength research journals, and in popular health and fitness magazines. The benefits of strength training cannot be denied - reduced risk of injury, enhanced force application, higher economy, and better overall health.
But unfortunately, the strength training programs on the market today are too complex and time consuming for the Ironman triathlete - too much volume, too much complication, too many exercises. In addition, many programs include components that are a waste of time for a triathlete - bicep curls, tricep pushdowns, abdominal crunches, leg extension machines, and a host of other ineffective and potentially damaging exercises.
Over years of training hundreds of different body styles and fitness levels, Ben Greenfield has found that simple, multi-joint, functional exercises are a fast and highly effective way for the busy, multi-sport athlete to stay fit. These simple exercises can be created into brief 20-30 minute routines that can then be altered in small ways throughout the training year to follow the model of "periodization". By altering weight, sets, and reps, you can optimize your training. and the Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes book outlines twelve of the most effective resistance training routines for triathletes - routines that Ben Greenfield follows in his own training and prescribes to many of the athletes he coaches. A rock-solid strength training program is the final link in an Ironman triathlete's physical chain - providing the structural integrity for enhanced speed and training efficiency in swimming, cycling, and running. You'll grow stronger each day with these routines, and this book tells you exactly when and how to do each workout.
Top 12 Resistance Training Routines For Triathletes DVD
Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes DVD literally takes you to a completely new level of understanding and motivation for hitting the gym with the exact moves necessary for dominating Ironman triathlon with as little time "lifting weights" as possible..
As soon as you play this DVD, you're given an opportunity to view real-time footage of Ben Greenfield demonstrating every exercise in the exact sequence prescribed by the workout. Once you learn from the experts by checking out the twelve highly effective workout routines contained on the Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes DVD, you will never stand in the gym scratching your head and trying to remember how to move your arms and legs during an exercise.
Instead, while all the other Ironman triathletes spend 60-90 minutes doing boring, highly repetitive and ineffective workout routines, you will blast in and out of the gym in no time flat (that is, if you even decide to go to the gym...since every workout in this manual can be completed with just dumbbells, a stability ball and some elastic bands!).
The No-Guesswork Guide To Ironman Race Week CD
It's a hard and cruel fact that 99% of the errors made by Ironman triathletes occur during that very last week. It's a pity to see multiple months of training go down the drain with just a few simple and easily avoidable errors.
As a matter of fact, go ahead and ask yourself this question: do I know exactly what to eat on race week, what to put in my 5 registration bags, how early to get to transition, where to line up on the beach race morning, what to put on my bike in transition, how to do my taper workouts, where my heart rate should be on the bike, what I should carry with me on the run, and how I am supposed to mentally attack mile 20?
In just 40 minutes on the The No-Guesswork Guide To Ironman Race Week CD,Ben Greenfield walks you step-by-step through all this and much more, covering every tiny detail of Ironman race week, including tips, tricks and secrets like the two-day-fiber-taper, how to time caffeine intake, what to put in your race registration bags, the single most important thing you must do in the transition tent before heading from the swim to the bike, everything that you must avoid during the run and even how to mentally approach the final 8 weeks in order to truly dominate Ironman.
Endurance Sports Supplements Secrets CD
Navigating the wide world of nutritional supplements can be a scary, hazardous and expensive affair. This is no more true than in Ironman, where the majority of nutritional supplement advice is coming from bodybuilders, football players and a 'roid rage weightlifting community.
What will give you more endurance? What will increase your VO2 Max? What will help you to buffer lactic acid? What will guarantee you aren't stricken with the "Ironman flu"? And perhaps most importantly, what will ensure that you aren't peeing away hundred of dollars of wasted money on supplements?
In The Endurance Sports Supplements Secrets CD, certified sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield explains in plain English the purpose and science behind nutritional supplementation. He then goes on to tell you exactly which pills, capsules, drinks, and powders work and which don't. You'll learn about what to avoid and you'll also learn about the crucial sports performance aids that add light-years of speed and massively greater recovery to your Ironman training and racing. Why waste time in the supplements outlet or on some fringe website wondering what dietary aids actually work? Hear the truth about supplements from an experienced coach and nationally published nutritionist.
Top Ten Mistakes Made By Triathletes
Having watched literally hundreds of races and talked with thousands of athletes after races, Ben has seen every mistake a triathlete can make, and in this frank and straightforward audio program, he sits down and clearly explains how many triathletes completely destroy their race from a nutrition, training or pacing perspective.
In Top Ten Mistakes Made By Triathletes you'll learn exactly how complete beginners to advanced triathletes make easy-to-avoid mistakes that cost valuable time and eliminate any chance of success.
Rather than make these mistakes yourself, you'll learn from Ben exactly what to avoid leading up to the race, the crucial nutrition mistakes to avoid before the race, and how you can completely reomove the risk of messing up on the swim, the bike and the run. The majority of triathletes committ the key tactical errors that Ben will teach you how to avoid in this comprehensive audio discussion.
The Triathlon Supplements Discount Guide
So if you eat your fruits and vegetables, expose yourself to adequate sunlight, get plenty of sleep, and stay well hydrated, your body shouldn't really need a supplemental source of vitamins and minerals, right?
Wrong. The hard fact is that 1) most produce is grown in nutrient-depleted soil; 2) as the body ages, it's ability to absorb food nutrients is significantly decreased; 3) commercial harvesting, shipping processes, long term food storage, processing, and addition of preservatives degrades the nutrient content of food; 4) pesticides, herbicides, and chemicals found in the modern food supply are combined with chemicals in water, environmental contamination from elements such as degraded plastic, air pollution from carbon monoxide, lead and mercury; 5) the frequent exercise required for Ironman triathlon vastly increases nutrient needs.
The Triathlon Supplements Discount Guide is based on these 5 powerful reasons that in order to complete Ironman triathlon with minimal training, you need to take supplements, no matter how "healthy" your diet may be. And it sure would be nice if you were holding a thick stack of coupons and proprietary discount codes to make your job easy and inexpensive!
The bottom line is this: if you really want to stand at the starting line of a triathlon and be completely confident that you have tuned your engine as finely as possible and given your body the fuel that it needs for optimum energy, then you must add high-nutrient supplements to your healthy diet. But rather than "trial-and-error" your way to Ironman, stumbling through 9 months of trying to figure out what makes you feel strong and what gives you embarassing gas and diarrhea, you're going to be provided with Ben Greenfield's hand-picked and proven dietary aids for dominating Ironman triathlon.Special coupons for rapid recovery supplements, health and immune system boosters, training and racing performance aids, and exclusive discounts of up to 40% are all included inThe Triathlon Supplements Discount Guide.
Ben Greenfield's "No Questions Asked" Money-Back Guarantee
Ben Greenfield's "No Questions Asked" Money Back Guarantee means thatif you get your books, DVD's and CD's in the mail and decide within 30 days that you feel like you just don't have what it takes to dominate Ironman, just call or e-mail our customer support and we'll take the entire training Ironman dominating package right back, no questions asked!
"So What Are the Steps Involved In Using The Triathlon Dominator?"
Farther down this page, you get to choose whether you want the entire Triathlon Dominator program shipped as a secure package straight to your front doorstep, or you can instantly download the entire package to your computer.
Once you have the program, you simply begin with Week 1 of the 36 Week Training Plan, Week 1 of the Meal Plans in the Holistic Fueling manual, and also pop in the bonus Audio CD's or mp3's as you're driving, bicycling, running, or sitting at your desk.
And if your Half Ironman or Ironman triathlon is less than 36 weeks away, and you have a decent level of fitness, you can simply jump into the program where ever you desire and still have the advantage of zero guesswork in your training and eating!
"And That's Not All!"
The fact is that you are going to have questions about any new program you start, no matter how nicely it's laid out. So even with the entire fleet of no-guesswork book's, CD's and DVD's included in The Triathlon Dominator Package, Ben Greenfield has decided to sweeten the deal with a even more with a FREE BONUSby offering you Instant 24-7 Triathlon Coach to ask any triathlontraining or nutrition questions you may have. Can you imagine having access to your own triathlon coach - the guy who wrote your program - at any minute of the day?
Here's how Instant 24-7 Triathlon Coach works: during the entire 9 month period of preparation for your Ironman, if you have any questions about your The Triathlon Dominator Package, you can simply go to the special support link you will receive with your order and you are guaranteed an instant detailed personal response from coach Ben Greenfield within 24 hours!
You need a workout clarified? Questions about the meal plans? Supplementation? Stretching? Injuries? Simply ask your question and within 24 hours you will get an instant answer. This special FREE BONUS support link that you will be given when you order The Triathlon Dominator Package is guaranteed to go straight to Ben Greenfield - no spam filters, no junk filing, no crazy e-mail blocking systems! WithInstant 24-7 Triathlon Coach, you'll have a smile on your face knowing that if anything happens leading up to your Ironman, expert assistance is just a single question away. You'll also be given complete access the Q&A and discussion features of the Triathlon Dominator Facebook page, along with tips and tricks interaction to the entire worldwide community of other Triathlon Dominators.
EXTRA BONUS MATERIALS ADDED FOR THIS YEAR:You Now Also Get a 3 Month Off-Season Training Plan and A NEW "Qualify For Kona" Manual!
"I am only about a year into my triathlon experience and have been spending hours training dumbly for the California Ironman 70.3 coming up in March. This program opened my eyes to how wrong I was training and I have learned so much from it and the multitude of other resources that Ben offers. The best part about this plan is the access to your own personal trainer. It is more than a sales pitch, I have asked several questions via e-mail and he has responded to all of them within a few hours."
"I AM AN IRONMOM!!!! Even though I was hit by the car 10 weeks ago, losing 6 weeks of training, with all your input, ways to train while healing, information on pain relief, getting back on triathlon dominator plan, inspirational stories etc etc. I made it. It wasn't pretty, with worst winds they have had in 10 years, downpour rains and hail, but I made it!!! The Triathlon Dominator plan got me through." Patti K. from Ironman Arizona (pictured right)
"Highly Recommended! I work full time, travel with my Job, I able to spend time with my family after work, etc... Awesome plan for busy age groupers with "real" jobs!!! Thanks Ben for all your hard work and thoughts put into this training plan!"
"Ben, just wanted to tell you how well I did in my last triathlon using your dominator plan...figure you could use it as advertising/testimonial. Last weekend I competed in The Musselman half-ironman distance triathlon (my first 70.3 distance) and finished 4th place overall in a time of 4:30:05. 1st through 3rd were all either professionals or elite and all were kona qualifiers." - Chris (pictured left)
"Excellent resource. I had looked at buying a plan from TrainingPeaks.com for over $200, but came here and found this package with TONS of resources for half the price AND it's TrainingPeaks.com compatible. I had a question about the program and got a response from Ben within the hour. I'm in the third week of training for my first Ironman and am loving it!"
"The Dominator plan did gave me time with my family and kept me in the zone with Ironman training. The online support you give is unbelievable. You ALWAYS answered my questions in a timely manner and went far and beyond in helping me understand what the exercise did for my training. I am very pleased with my purchase and excited to start my future training." - Greg (pictured right)
"I really like the Dominator plan. It is easy to understand. I lead such a busy life, as most of us do, I need workouts that are going to get me the results without wasting lot of time."
"On September 12, I completed the Ironman Wisconsin race. I participated in your program, followed your advice, took some of the supplements and felt great on race day! Thanks so much." - Joel (pictured left)
"Just started using this program. Ben made it very easy to get up and running in combination with Training Peaks. Its easy to understand, and for so little has lots of great information. Also the support that you also get is great. In 8 months when I do Ironman Canada I will tell you how it worked out. This is my first iron man. Thanks, Ben"
"I am in week 5 of the plan. It is fantastic. The varied workouts don't let you get bored. This is the first program I have found that focuses and tells you how to test your HR, which from my research is very important. I am using it for my first 1/2IM this year and then for my first long course in 2011."
"I just started this plan, but in using the nutrition plan to jump start my triathlon season has been great. A busy mom of 3 with a full-time job and a teacher/coach as a husband, I would recommend this program to any and all. I feel like I have trainer at hand to answer my questions whenever I need it and I've only completed week 1 of training!"
"In January 2010, I started using Ben Greenfield's Ironman Dominator Training Plan. My goal was to complete the Inauguaral Rev3 Cedar Point Full Rev. I have competed in triathlon for 6 years. My longest race was a half-iron which I bonked during the run. Ben's program is designed for busy people to train effectively without ignoring all the other things in life, such as family, friends, and work. The plan worked perfectly! I finished the race with a smile on my face. My overall time was 12:08. Ben's program along with the Holistic Fueling for Endurance Athletes helped show me what I was doing wrong. His plans are straight-forward and very adaptable. Ben also answered several questions I had throughout my training. During the plan, I lost about 20 lbs but gained valuable lean muscle. I learned a ton about the good fuels to put into my body that helped me achieve my goal." - Ken (pictured left)
"Just wanted to let you know how well I did at Clearwater this past weekend using your dominator plan. I went ahead and followed what you told me to do for the 7 weeks leading up to clearwater after what was supposed to be my final race of the year and simply completed the final 7 weeks of the dominator plan all over again. I felt fresh and ready to go the final few days leading up to the race. With the exception of the very choppy swim and my terrible sighting on the way back into shore, the race couldn't have went much better. I finished 71st overall, 10th in M25-29 and a new PR of 4:08:0x. I am looking forward to two weeks completely off to refresh and stepping up to the ironman distance next year in my second season of triathlons. I will be using the dominator plan again, perhaps with a few of my own variations, and hope to snag myself a kona slot in 2011. Thanks for everything, especially the quick email responses." - Chris N.
"Completed my first half iron man and it was great. Right up until the gun went off I was referencing dominator and making sure I had the right diet plan. This program was incredible and while I still felt the pre race jitters I have never felt so prepared for anything. Looking forward to attending one of your camps." - Matt (pictured right with his copy of "Holistic Fueling for Ironman Triathletes")
"I'm using this plan to complete my first Ironman distance triathlon. The plan is great - no guesswork, easy to follow, and flexible. However, what has blown me away is the Nutrition component. I know people who have spent 100's of dollars on Nutrition consulting alone, and gotten half of the information that Ben has delivered. I will use this plan for the rest of my triathlon career, year after year."
"I can't say enough positive things about the great experience I had using your Triathlon Dominator plan. Completing an Ironman had been a dream of mine for 20 years but when I finally signed up for the 2010 Ironman Florida, I was still uncertain how I could fit in the training without negatively impacting my job or my family with 3 children under age 10. After researching numerous training programs, your Dominator plan stood out not only for providing more value than any other plan out there but most importantly, it simply made more sense. Throughout the 36 weeks, my fitness and confidence to complete Ironman methodically increased, and with the complement of HIT Training, strength training, and a new awareness of nutrition, I remained injury free all year. Equally important, I did so in a manageable amount of time having one of my best sales years ever and remaining actively involved in all family and social events. With my family there cheering me on, Ironman Florida could not have been a more enjoyable or rewarding experience. After a confident swim and well controlled bike, I felt great running every step of the marathon for an 11:41 finish! Thanks again for providing a rock solid training program and helping make this all possible!" Keith Jackson (pictured left) Marlton, NJ
Q. "Is this plan for males and females? I've noticed most of the pictures are this site are GUYS!"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "More than half of the clients that I coach for triathlon are female, my wife is a triathlete, and the Triathlon Dominator plan is absolutely written for both men AND women!"
Q. "Is the 36 Week Ironman training plan a STRICT 36 weeks, or can I modify it at all to conincide with my training schedule or available time?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "Ideally, you are supposed to insert the plan 36 weeks out from your scheduled race. But there is flexibility because you can, if necessary, eliminate part or all of the 4 weeks of Base 4, making it a 32-36 week plan. If you wanted to fit the plan into even fewer weeks than that, you COULD eliminate part or all of the 4 weeks of Base 3, but I only recommend that if you have pretty good fitness levels going in."
Q. "Ben, if you would release a version of this plan for athletes who favor the Olympic distance, I would buy it. Would you consider it?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "Because it already focuses on intensity and quality over volume and time, this plan could easily be modified for Olympic distance with just three simple steps by:
A) taking all the weekend workouts and reducing their length by about 60%...
B) maintaining all the weekday workouts "as is"...
C) removing two of the four snacks from the daily meal plan, and choosing the "low-end" on the calore intake recommendations..."
Q. "Is this program compatible with TrainingPeaks?"
Answer from Ben: "The Triathlon Dominator is 100% compatible with TrainingPeaks. You have the full option to use TrainingPeaks with the Triathlon Dominator package! No matter which version you choose, we'll give you full free access to a free TrainingPeaks account and a free version of the plan that you can use in TrainingPeaks - but you don't have to use TrainingPeaks for the plan unless you want to."
Q. "How fit do I need to be to get started, and can I skip any parts of the program if I'm pretty fit already?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "I'd recommend that you be able to swim 8-10 laps in a pool without stopping, be able to run 3 miles without stopping, and be able to ride a bike for 40 minutes. If you're fit already, you can get away with skipping the first "base" period of the program (meaning the first 4-12 weeks, depending on your fitness level)."
Q. "Can this program be used for Duathlon?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "Yes, the program could also be modified for Duathlon. Since most Duathlons are shorter distance than Ironman, you'll want to decrease total weekend volume by 40-60%, remove one to two of the four snacks from the daily meal plan, choose the "low-end" on the calore intake recommendations, and eliminate the swim workouts or make them optional."
Q. "I've never downloaded any electronic versions before and was curious to how it works. I'll be working 24 hours the day the package becomes available and will only have about 10 min to purchase the package via work computer. Will I be able to download the program at a later day (maybe two days later) when I am on my home computer?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "If you order the electronic version of The Triathlon Dominator Package, it will be delivered as a collection of .pdf book files and .mp3 audio files, which you can access from ANYWHERE (including later on) after you purchase because you will have a link with a special username and password sent to you in an e-mail after you order. You can download the files to any computer you choose, you can download the audio to your .mp3 player, you can view the videos on your computer or online, and have full access anywhere!"
Q."I have recently discovered your podcast and triathlon programs and am very intrigued. I am 35 years old and just completed my first year of training and racing triathlons. I completed two Half Ironman distance races and one olympic distance race. I will compete in a full ironman race within the next few years but want to focus on and improve my Half Iron racing first. My first question regarding your Triathlon Dominator program is can I tailor it to Half Iron training and racing? My second question is how is speed work incorporated, when most of the training appears to be HIT? Is one able to trigger the physiological adaptations of both aerobic and anaerobic endurance with HIT? My third question is; how is pacing strategy worked into the training? Are heart rate zones incorporated into the training?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "The program can be tailored for Half Ironman by doing exactly what I do: keep the weekday workouts as they currently are, but reduce the weekend volume in the program by about 40%.
With this reduction in volume, you will also want to eliminate two of the meal plan "snacks" on the weekends.
All pacing and intensity prescriptions are incorporated using heart rate monitoring for bike and run, and T-Pace 100m time for the swim, although you are also given instructions for incorporating power on the bike IF you have a power meter.
HIT actually *is* speedwork! There are longer, what would be considered "Zone 3" tempo longer interval efforts, but there are also many "Zone 4-5" shorter more intense intervals as well, so using the modifications above, you could do very well in Half Ironman with this program!"
Q. "I'm considering your training plan, but I want to tell you a bit about myself and my history to see if this is the plan for me, or if you have another plan that would work for me as well.
I've completed 2 marathons. My PR is 5:07. It was my first. My 2nd was scheduled 3 weeks after a HIM. My training was there, but I don't think my body was recovered enough. Add to that it was the hottest race in race history. I crawled across in 5:30, and was beside myself with embarrassment. I just can't seem to wrap my mind around the distance.
I've completed 3 HIMs. My PR is 6:13:13. My first was the WildFlower long course, which I was woefully unprepared for. The 2nd was a local one that I simply was not ready for; I resumed hardcore training about 6 weeks out. My most recent, and PR, was 70.3 New Orleans; it was the only LC race I've ever felt truely ready for.
I recently finished my first full Iron at IM-MOO. My time was 15:27:18. It involved diarreha, vomiting, bonking and more than my fair share of the Ironman Shuffle. I know I can go faster, but I had no idea what to expect or how to train nutritionally.
As I'm sure you've gleaned thus far, my main problems are sticking to a training plan and planning my nutrition. I can stick to a plan very well now, it was last year that had lots of interruptions. Nutritionally I am lost, but I'm recently out of college and living with my parents (temporarily!), so cooking, keeping good food in the house and paying for it all is a challenge for me. That, and ignorance!
My questions thus far are:
1) I eat better than my peers, but my peers are 21 year old frat guys. I'm VERY skeptical that I can consume this premium rocket fuel, and ONLY this premium rocket fuel, for 9 months without going insane.
2) I am used to the grind of "traditional" IM training. I have a very flexible work schedule, and don't really mind getting out there and hitting the road for 4-5 hours, the running trails for 2-3 or the lake for 1.5 every week. Seeing as how this plan does away with all of that, is there something in the middle that may make me faster? I'm looking to build up over a few years to qualify for Kona sometime in the next 4-5 years, if possible. (I'm entering into the 25-29 AG next season). I am NOT expecting this to be an overnight fix; I fully anticipate this to take a really long time. I've found my genes are less than ideal; I'm the only person on either side of my family that so much as exercises recreationally. What do you think?"
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "As far as a plan that is "in the middle", if you were to take this plan and add in a few extra century rides, some added swim yardage and a couple miles tacked to the end of the runs, you would definitely be doing increased volume. BUT I can't guarantee that added volume is going to make you faster! That's the whole basis of the plan - intensity trumps volume.
As far as the eating...as I sit here typing this e-mail while eating a piping hot bowl of oatmeal with chocolate whey protein powder, Cinnamon, raisin, and almond butter, I must say that it actually *IS* possible to eat healthy and have it taste good! I love food, and created Holistic Fueling for Ironman Triathletes around much of the eating that I personally do..."
Q. "How is your plan set up? Does it lay out progressively harder workouts to do like an online training plan? Is it more like the TTB, written as a non-fiction book with loads of info on theory, and maybe an example or two, leaving the reader to craft a plan for his/herself? Or is it some combination of the two?
I have to say I'm considering the expense simply for the nutrition/supplements information. I'm still not convinced I have what it takes to revamp my diet, but the information is certainly timeless and may help me more when I have my own place and starting to make more money. I just want to know exactly how this plan will back up its guarantee.
And, I'm not a volume snob. I just assume, like all other novices, that volume is necessary to excell at Ironman. I could not imagine training for an Ironman without the traditional base fitness built, sufficiently or questionably. It's the very notion that there are ways around it that intrigue me.
One last thing, I don't have a power meter. How vital is that to the training? Should I, off the record, just suck it up and buy one because it's THAT important? I've had friends try to convince me to buy one for some time now. I've only recently come around to owning a Garmin."
Answer from Ben Greenfield: "Regarding plan set-up, DEFINITELY the former. Some theory, but mostly just tells you what to do!
This plan in now way eliminates base. You WILL have a couple weekends where you do a 100 mile ride and a 20 minute run, then turn around the next morning and run 12 miles. BUT there is much less volume than the average Ironman plan, primarily due to the prevalence of HIT training and a good diet.
P.S. I don't have a Power meter either. I use a regular basic Timex heart rate monitor."
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Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes Book: a strength training manual that breaks the mold by giving me short and incredibly effective gym workouts designed specifically to enhance my endurance while maintaining my strength, my muscular tone, and my explosiveness. Value: $17
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Top 10 Ironman Mistakes CD: this is the information you won't find in magazines and run-of-the-mill triathlon preparation programs. In this honest and straightforward presentation, Ben Greenfield tells you how you could be sabotaging your race, and exactly how to avoid the mistakes that everyone else is making. Value: $25
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P.S.-In case you were wondering, The Triathlon Dominator Package is the exact program that coach Ben Greenfield personally follows to consistently qualify for both the Ironman and Half Ironman World Championships year after year, while operating two full time businesses, raising twin boys, leading active and vibrant social life, playing tennis league and basketball tournaments, taking guitar lessons, and enjoying life to it's fullest.
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