ABOUT THE TRAINING PLAN This 27-week training plan is designed for experienced Iron Distance athletes who are seeking to improve their performance at this distance. This plan is intended to start 52 weeks prior to race day; it is a complimentary training plan to the 26-week 140.6 - Iron Distance - Lake Placid Advanced Training Plan. Together, these two training plans provide a full year’s worth of training to prepare for an Iron Distance race in Lake Placid. The training sessions in this ...