Programs

Team Z provides training plans for Iron, half-iron, Olympic/International, and sprint-distance triathlons. These plans may include other activities like marathons, half-marathons, 10 k’s, 5 k’s, organized group rides, masters swim meets, and open water swims, but they are focused on the ultimate goal of preparing athletes to peak for a triathlon. Athletes choose which distance training plan they follow based on the “A” race that they want to peak for.   “A” races are races the team votes on and our training plans prepare the team for.

Within our 140.6, 70.3, and under 70.3 training programs, we offer 4 or more training tracks, with different levels of difficulty, to follow based on your fitness level, experience, and desired volume and intensity.

If needed, you can mix and match different tracks as desired. For example, if you are an experienced runner but don’t have any clue how to ride a road bike, then you could pick track 3 or 4 for your runs and track 1 for bike training.

 a.         The Iron Distance (winter Marathon) Program

This program is for people racing an off-season marathon and/or considering an iron-distance race as their “A” race. It is not for the faint of heart! Training properly for an iron-distance race takes considerable time and energy. With four different training levels within this program, it is a great way for people of varying fitness levels to get to the finish line!

b.       The Half Iron Distance (winter Half Marathon) Program

The 70.3 program is for folks training for an off-season half-marathon and/or considering a half-iron distance triathlon as their “A” race. Whether a 70.3 distance is your ultimate goal or you have set your sites on an iron-distance race in the future, our training plans will get you the training and preparation races that it takes to have a successful half-iron race day!

c.         The Sprint and Olympic Distance (Winter 5-10k) Program

No experience necessary! We have something here for everyone. With different levels of “Under 70.3” to choose from, we have written plans to meet the needs of everyone from world championship qualifier to first timer! This program will give you the education, fitness, and confidence you’re looking for to make your goal race a success!

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Growing up, I was never even remotely athletic, a distinct liability in a sports-mad country. Moreover, I grew to associate the idea of people being “sporty” with people who were generally obnoxious, who loved to lord their athletic prowess over others.

Triathlon, therefore, was a revelation for me: very ordinary people who were able to achieve extraordinary things. Team Z is the essence of triathlon in that regard, an amazing mix of experienced athletes (who turned out to be quite nice people) and absolute beginners, all sharing their different journeys. The team is full of people who push me when I need to be pushed and who push me when I don’t think I want to be pushed. Because the team pushes me, I’ve become something I never would have believed I could become: an athlete.

Mark Mullen

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Never say never on Team Z! I never thought I would do a triathlon let alone a half Ironman. I told anyone who would listen that the only way I would ever run another marathon was if it was in an Ironman and since I was never going to do an Ironman I had nothing to worry about. Well, so much for my “never” list. With the support of Team Z, I have raced numerous short distance triathlons, several half Ironmans, raced my best injury free marathon (I beat Oprah’s time), and signed up for an Ironman.
Regardless of your experience, speed, motivation, and goals there is a place for you on Team Z. When I joined the Team in December 2011, I did not know what to expect. My old game plan was to go as fast and as hard as possible regardless of the consequences. I do not recommend this strategy. I somehow always fell to side with an injury and burned out long before I reached the start line. This all changed when I joined Team Z. With the help of the coaches and my teammates, I am learning everyday how to find balance physically, set reachable goals, listen to my body, and enjoy the experience. I have a good friend on the Team that says that all the training and hard work is the journey. Race day is the victory lap. Gotta Love Team Z!

Kathy Hsu

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In 2009 I ran the Disney Marathon with my mom, accompanying her on her first 26.2 mile adventure. I remember standing at the start next to her and saying, “just think, those Ironman people have to do this after swimming 2.4 miles and biking 112”¦..freaking lunatics!.” Two years later with a couple of sprint and Olympic triathlons under my belt, and after a couple of glasses of wine, I started to wonder, “Maybe I can do an Ironman too?” So I pulled the trigger, dropped the cash, and signed up for Ironman Cozumel. This followed by immediate panic. “Oh dear God, what have I done? I haven’t the slightest clue how to train for an Ironman.” A couple months later, by chance, I ran into a Z’er outside of my work and as we started talking Triathlon, she told me about Team Z. “Why not? It can’t hurt” I thought to myself. So I joined. It didn’t take me long to realize that this team had everything I wanted: knowledgeable and supportive coaches, structured training plans for all levels and abilities, fantastic teammates, and most importantly cold beers ready for you after every race!

Scott Leary