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Your first Ironman / 24-week Ironman plan

24-week Ironman plan

Full build · Recommended

The steady, lower-risk route for a first Ironman or a fresh start.

A 24-week plan that starts from your current fitness, even from scratch, and builds gradually to keep injury risk low. My recommended route for a first Ironman.

£479 one-off
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Is it right for you?

An honest guide to who gets the most from this.

A great fit if you

  • Are new to triathlon or returning after time off
  • Want the lowest-risk route to the start line
  • Find swimming the hardest of the three
  • Have an Ironman about six months away

Probably not for you if you

  • Have less than 24 weeks until your race

Look at the 18-week or 16-week plan instead.

What's included

Personalised for you from your questionnaire.

Personalised week-by-week plan

Every week set out clearly, built around your goals, your available time and your current fitness.

Starts from where you are

Even if you're starting from scratch, week one is set at a level you can manage.

Gradual increases

Training builds slowly to keep injury risk low.

Swim confidence phase

A focus on swim confidence and endurance early on, when it matters most.

Two full race rehearsals

Two complete rehearsals of race day, so the real thing feels familiar.

Strength and mobility

Simple strength and mobility work to help you stay injury-free through the build.

Full taper and race-day pacing guide

A full taper plus a pacing guide for the swim, bike and run.

How your plan is structured

The shape of your training from first week to race day. The sessions themselves are built around you.

Weeks 1–6

Foundation

Build habits, swim confidence and gentle volume across all three sports.

Weeks 7–12

Base

Develop aerobic endurance and longer steady sessions.

Weeks 13–19

Build

Longer sessions, regular bricks and your first full race rehearsal.

Weeks 20–22

Peak

Your biggest weeks and a second race rehearsal.

Weeks 23–24

Taper

Freshen up, with a clear race-week plan.

How it works

From first message to race day.

  1. Get in touchFill in the form and choose Your first Ironman plan.
  2. Complete the questionnaireYour race, goals, experience, weekly time and any injuries.
  3. Pay securelyYou'll get a secure payment link.
  4. Receive your planYour week-by-week plan is built around your answers and sent to you before your start date.
  5. TrainFollow the plan, week by week.
  6. Race dayUse your pacing guide and enjoy crossing the line.

Work out your start date

Enter your race date to see when your 24-week plan should start.

Compare Ironman plans

All four plans are personalised. The difference is how much time you have and where you're starting from.

12 weeks16 weeks18 weeks24 weeks
Price£249£329£389£479
Best if youAlready have a strong endurance baseTrain regularly in all three sportsHave some experience and a good starting pointAre new, returning or want the lowest injury risk
PhasesBuild, peak, taperBase, build, peak, taperBase, build, peak, taperFoundation, base, build, peak, taper
Race rehearsalsBuilt into peak weeksBuilt into peak weeksOne rehearsal dayTwo full rehearsals
TaperShort and sharpTwo weeksTwo weeksTwo weeks

Questions

The things athletes usually ask.

How do I get started?

Fill in the Get in touch form and choose the plan you're interested in. I'll reply, send you the athlete questionnaire and a secure payment link, then build your plan from your answers.

Is ongoing coaching support included?

No. This is a one-off, personalised plan. If you'd like regular feedback and calls as you train, have a look at the monthly coaching packages.

Do I need a power meter or special kit?

No. A sports watch or app that records your sessions is enough. A heart rate monitor helps, and a power meter is useful but not essential.

Can I get a refund?

See the refunds and cancellations policy. In short, you can cancel within 14 days, but not once your full plan has been delivered.

What if I get ill or injured?

Get advice from your GP or a physio first. My plans aren't a substitute for medical advice.

Ready for your first Ironman?

Tell me about your goals and I'll be in touch.

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