Firstly, don't worry! We have various levels of plan starting with the Foundation level. This plan has the lowest weekly volume with an average of only 5.6hrs per week across the whole plan. All plans start at a lower level than the average and increase as you get fitter. The best thing to do is give it a go and get in touch with one of our coaches if you are struggling.

We offer a simple pricing structure depending on the length of your plan. This is regardless of the distance or experience/ability level. Prices are as follows:

8 weeks - £39 (sprint and standard)

12 weeks - £49 (sprint, standard and middle)

16 weeks - £59 (sprint, standard, middle and long)

20 weeks - £69 (standard, middle and long)

24 weeks - £79 (middle and long)

28 weeks - £89 (middle and long)

32 weeks - £99 (long)

36 weeks - £109 (long)

Yep, if you click here you can see some examples (scrolls to the bottom of this page).

It happens! Missing the odd session is normal, understandable and accepted. We all have busy lives and sometimes things impact our ability to do all the training in the plan. The key is to be as consistent as you can in the long term. If you miss a session, don't try to catch up on it on another day, try to make the most of recovery instead and face your next session as fresh as you can.

If there is a day that you regularly can't train on, it might be worth swapping that to your 'regeneration day', so you don't always miss the same session. Ask for advice in the Community chat if you need to.

The weekly average training volume for the plans are as follows:
Sprint (based on the 12 week plan). Foundation: 5.6hrs, Intermediate: 7.9hrs, Advanced: 8.2hrs

Standard (based on the 20 week plan). Foundation: 6.4hrs, Intermediate: 8.8hrs, Advanced: 9.6hrs

Middle 70.3 (based on the 28 week plan). Foundation: 7.5hrs, Intermediate: 9.9hrs, Advanced: 10.8hrs

Long Ironman (based on the 36 week plan). Foundation: 8.5hrs, Intermediate: 11hrs, Advanced: 11.8hrs

You don't need a specific type of bike for triathlon. If it's got two wheels, pedals, handlebars and brakes, it'll be fine! Don't worry about all the fancy bikes you might see people riding, they probably started out on something very basic too.

You can't use an E-bike in a race though.

To start with, the minimum you need is the following:

Swimsuit or trisuit

Goggles

Bike

Cycling helmet

Clothes to wear on the bike and run (cycling shorts and top, or trisuit)

Trainers

Things like a race belt to attach your number to, cycling glasses and a sports watch are also good things to have, but by no means essential. We will give you more information on kit choices as race day approaches.

There are lots of online retailers for triathlon kit, but do support your local sports/bike shop by looking there first. Second hand is always a good option too as triathletes are often updating their kit and selling on perfectly good items. Do3 has its own gear sale and swapshop group where you might find some bargains. Click here to join.

Yes, if you want to. If you've been running/jogging before you start the plan, feel free to adapt the sessions to your ability. If the session is a written as a walk, do an easy jog. If it's a walk with short jogs in, you can jog it and increase your speed for the intervals.

Running is the discipline that is highest risk for injuries though, so don't overdo it and make sure you recover well between sessions. Running on soft ground is easier on the joints and better for developing strength and stability than running on tarmac.

The key is to get some professional advice, as all injuries are different. Never push on through an injury as you may exacerbate it or prolong recovery. Speak to a physiotherapist to find out what exercise is still ok for you to do, then adapt the sessions to ensure you incorporate some low-impact cardio (exercise that raises your heart rate without impacting your injury) and work on mobility and strength. If you have to rest completely, use the time to think about other things that could help you, like nutrition planning, mental strength training or getting more sleep.

Yes you can. Just email us on enquiries@mg.do3.co.uk