Could you lift seven times your body weight, crush an Ironman, and run a 100km ultramarathon… all in one season?
Scott Britton is betting you can — with the right plan. The hybrid athlete and founder of The Worker Coach is taking on one of the most extreme physical challenges imaginable, combining elite strength training, endurance racing and sheer grit.
In a recent article on Men’s Health UK, Britton detailed exactly how he’s preparing, from weekly training splits to dialed-in conditioning sessions. His schedule isn’t just demanding — it’s a masterclass in hybrid training for anyone looking to do it all.
Whether you’re aiming to run longer, lift heavier, or simply train smarter across different modalities, his approach could spark ideas for your own fitness evolution.
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From CrossFit to Ironman — and Beyond
After dominating CrossFit and finishing a full Ironman in 2024, Britton realized he didn’t have to choose between strength or stamina.
“It was hard – yes – but not impossible,” he wrote. That revelation sparked a new mission: combine full-spectrum fitness goals into a single season.
This year, his sights are set on a triple crown challenge that includes:
- Completing an Ironman triathlon in Japan
- Flying to the U.S. for a 7x bodyweight powerlifting total (squat, bench, deadlift)
- Tackling a 100km ultra marathon in the Canadian Rockies — just one week later
The plan? Intense hybrid programming backed by intent, discipline and recovery.
Inside His Weekly Training Plan
Britton’s training split balances Olympic lifting, endurance intervals, recovery and high-volume conditioning. Here’s a breakdown of how he structures his week:
Monday
- Swim drills and intervals
- Powerlifting: Heavy squat focus
- Olympic lifting: Technique work with snatch variations
Tuesday
- Long bike ride (typically on indoor trainer for power and efficiency)
- Running intervals (400m–800m repeats over a 90-minute session)
Wednesday
- Short, high-wattage bike session
- Upper-body strength: Bench press + bodybuilding accessories
- One-hour outdoor run + weighted ruck or stair climb
Thursday
- Endurance swim session (2km+)
- Zone 2 run (roughly 10km)
Friday
- Powerlifting: Deadlift emphasis
- Olympic lifting: Clean & jerk skill work
- CrossFit-style workout for metabolic conditioning
Saturday
- Long triathlon simulation: 3–6 hours of combined biking and running
Sunday
- Complete rest and recovery
Though Britton doesn’t aim to win races, his goal is a robust, resilient body. “I need the capacity to handle high volume — especially for my legs,” he says.
Try His Squat & Snatch Session
One of Britton’s cornerstone sessions blends classic powerlifting with Olympic lifting, mimicking the workload needed for both strength gains and skill refinement.
Warm-Up
- 3 sets of 10 empty barbell squats
Barbell Back Squat Pyramid
- 1 x 5 @ 50%
- 1 x 4 @ 60%
- 1 x 3 @ 70%
- 1 x 3 @ 75%
- 4 x 2 @ 80%
Box Squats
- 5 x 5 @ 100% of 1RM back squat
Barbell Reverse Lunges
- 3 x 12 (each leg)
Snatch Work
Olympic lifts are kept technical and heavy enough to challenge while still allowing for recovery.
- Power snatch: 4 x 3
- Hang snatch: 5 x 1 (build in load)
- Full snatch: 10 singles, progressing from 50% of 1RM
Train Like a Hybrid Athlete with Britton’s Speed Session
To build running economy and speed, Britton incorporates speed days you can copy and scale to your fitness level. Here’s one of his go-to sessions:
Drills (Perform over 10–20 meters)
- A-skips
- Heel walks
- Walking lunges
- Butt kicks
Warm-Up
- 800m walk
- 800m jog (Zone 2)
Main Runs
- 2 x 800m sprints, rest 3 mins
- 3 x 400m fast runs, rest 2 mins
- 4 x 200m efforts, rest 1 min
Cool Down
- 800m jog (Zone 2)
- 800m walk
The session flows from mobility to high output, then eases the body back into recovery — which mirrors how Britton structures his entire training philosophy.
Lessons from a Full-Spectrum Fitness Life
Britton’s challenge isn’t just about medals or milestones. It’s about redefining the limits of what “fit” means.
His method shows it’s possible to build elite-level strength and jaw-dropping endurance — if you train smart, recover well and love the process.
Instead of specialization, hybrid training promotes adaptability. Whether you’re chasing your first Ironman or trying to deadlift twice your body weight, his weekly split offers an advanced roadmap.
“It’s about doing everything I love,” Britton says. “And still getting better.”
